Lionel Messi’s Copa America Stats

One of the greatest ever to grace the game, Lionel Messi‘s first appearance in the notable oldest football tournament (Copa America) came in 2007 and to date, he has participated in six editions (2011, 2015, 2016, 2019 & 2021) and the 2024 edition will be his 7th appearance in the marquee event. Representing Argentina, Messi has featured in 34 matches which is the joint-most, and scored 13 goals, including a hat-trick against Panama. He has affected 17 assists in the Copa America, the most assists by a player.

In the 2015 season of the Copa America, Lionel Messi earned the “Best Player of the Tournament” award for scoring 1 goal and making 3 assists. Argentina lost the final against Chile in the penalty shootout.

Under the leadership of the Rosario boy, Argentina ended their 28-year trophy drought as they beat the hosts Brazil by 1-0 in the finals in 2021. Messi once again played a huge role in winning games for Argentina, scoring 4 goals and giving 5 assists throughout the tournament with his insane dribbling and impeccable passes. He won the “Golden Boot” award for his superiority on the field.

Lionel Messi’s Goals and Assists in Copa America

• Mat- 34  Goals- 13  Assists- 17