Messi’s PSG Masterclass: Stats Don’t Lie

Messi’s PSG Masterclass: Stats Don’t Lie 

When people said Messi was “washed” after leaving Barcelona, he quietly cooked up one of the most balanced seasons of his career at PSG in 2022/23 – and the numbers are just crazy.

???? 41 games played – man was consistent, no long-term injuries, no hiding.

⚽ 21 goals – not just tap-ins, but free-kicks, left-foot bangers, and those calm finishes only Messi can pull off.

????️ 20 assists – serving plates to Mbappé, Neymar, and co. like a chef in Parc des Princes.

That’s 41 direct goal contributions in 41 games – exactly one per game. Balanced. Deadly. Efficient.

What made it sweeter? Messi wasn’t just scoring or assisting; he was literally dictating the flow of PSG’s attack. One minute he’s dropping into midfield like Xavi, spraying 40-yard passes; next moment, he’s ghosting into the box like prime striker.

Mbappé might have been the main headline grabber with his pace and finishing, but Messi was the engine and brain behind the whole setup. Whenever PSG looked shaky, it was Messi’s vision that unlocked defences.

People forget – at 35 years old, this man was still competing at the top of European football, pulling strings in Ligue 1 and the Champions League. Many players at that age are in retirement leagues, but Messi? Still dishing out world-class numbers.

And the beauty? His 21 goals and 20 assists showed the perfect balance: not selfish, not just a passer – but a complete forward.

No wonder after that season, he went on to boss the 2022 World Cup with Argentina. That PSG form was the perfect warm-up for his crowning moment in Qatar.

So when next anyone tells you Messi was “finished” at PSG, just remind them of this:

???? 41 G/A in 41 games.

Consistency. Longevity. Greatness. ????????