Messi · Goal 500
Lionel Messi Scores His 500th Career Goal
Lionel Messi reached 500 career goals during Barcelona's 2–1 La Liga defeat to Valencia at Camp Nou in April 2016.
Final score
1 - 2
Match facts
- Player
- Messi
- Match date
- 2016-04-17
- Team
- Barcelona
- Opponent
- Valencia
- Score
- 1 - 2
- Competition
- La Liga
- Age at match
- 28 years, 298 days
Goal details
- Body part
- Right foot
Story and significance
On April 17, 2016, Lionel Messi scored the 500th goal of his senior career as Barcelona hosted Valencia in La Liga. The landmark arrived in the second half with Barcelona trailing by two goals.
Messi met Jordi Alba's low pull-back and turned the ball into the net, ending a five-match scoring drought. The goal gave Barcelona hope, but Valencia protected its lead and won 2–1.
The milestone total comprised 450 goals for Barcelona and 50 for Argentina. Although the result made the occasion subdued, goal 500 remained a major checkpoint in Messi's career for club and country.