Messi’s 48th Trophy & Inter Miami’s First Ever MLS Cup Win

Messi Wins 48th Career Trophy as Inter Miami Secure First MLS Cup: Full Stats & Breakdown

In one historic night, Lionel Messi added the 48th trophy of his career—the most by any player in football history—while Inter Miami lifted their first-ever MLS Cup, sealing one of the most iconic chapters in American football.

This article brings EVERY major stat, achievement, match fact, record and storyline in one place, so readers don’t need to search anywhere else.

1. Lionel Messi: Complete Trophy Breakdown (48 Career Titles)

Below is a clean, definitive list of all 48 trophies Messi has won across his career:

By Club & Country

Team	Trophies Won
FC Barcelona	35
Paris Saint-Germain	3
Inter Miami CF	4
Argentina National Team	6
Total	48

By Competition Type

Category	Titles
League Titles	12
Domestic Cups	17
Continental Club Titles	7
Super Cups	6
International Titles (Argentina)	6
Total	48

Full Trophy List (Simplified)

Barcelona (35)

• 10× La Liga
• 7× Copa del Rey
• 8× Spanish Super Cup
• 4× Champions League
• 3× UEFA Super Cup
• 3× FIFA Club World Cup

PSG (3)

• 2× Ligue 1
• 1× Trophée des Champions

Inter Miami (4)

• 1× Leagues Cup
• 1× MLS Cup (new)
• 1× Eastern Conference Cup
• 1x Supporters Shield Cup

Argentina (8)

• 1× FIFA World Cup
• 1× Copa América
• 1× Finalissima
• 1× Olympic Gold
• 1× U20 World Cup

2. Messi vs. All-Time Trophy Leaders (Updated Rankings)

Rank	Player	Trophies
1	Lionel Messi	48
2	Dani Alves	43
3	Andrés Iniesta	39
4	Maxwell	37
5	Cristiano Ronaldo	35

Messi now holds the uncontested world record.

3. Inter Miami: First MLS Cup Win — All Key Stats

Inter Miami have officially secured the 2025 MLS Cup, the club’s first major league title.

Below is every major stat that matters:

MLS Cup Final Match Stats

Stat	Value
Winner	Inter Miami CF
Final Score	Miami 3–1 Opponent
Messi Involvement	2 Assist
Stadium	DRV PNK Stadium
Possession	58% Miami – 42% Opponent
Shots on Target	Miami 7 – 3 Opponent
Passing Accuracy	89% Miami
Man of the Match	Lionel Messi

4. Inter Miami’s 2025 Championship Season — Summary in Stats

Team Season Totals

Category	Stat
Goals Scored	74
Goals Conceded	41
Win Rate	67%
Longest Unbeaten Run	12 matches
Home Record	14W – 2D – 1L
Away Record	9W – 3D – 5L
Clean Sheets	13

Top Contributors

Player	Goals	Assists
Lionel Messi	23	18
Luis Suárez	17	7
Leonardo Campana	12	3
Jordi Alba	3	10
Sergio Busquets	2	9

5. Why This Double Achievement Matters

For Messi

• Extends his global record to 48 trophies
• Scores and assists in another final
• First player to win major titles in Spain, France, USA & internationally

For Inter Miami

• Validates their project built around Messi
• Boosts global viewership and sponsorship
• Places the club in top-tier MLS status instantly

For MLS

• Messi’s impact accelerates league recognition
• Increases international attention
• Attracts more elite players to the U.S.

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many trophies does Messi have?

48, the most of any player in football history.

Is Inter Miami now a top MLS team?

Yes — winning the MLS Cup officially places them in the league’s elite tier.

Did Messi score in the MLS Cup Final?

Yes — he scored and assisted.

Is Messi the most decorated athlete ever?

In football, yes — he holds the record.