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Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini

ArgentinaWorld CupData current as of 27 July 2026
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NationalityArgentina
PositionForward
Age39 years
Height170 cm
Weight67 kg
Shirt number10

Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini: season at a glance

Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini represents Argentina in World Cup during the 2026 season. Across 8 appearances, the player has completed 650 minutes, scored 8 goals and recorded 4 assists.

The available attacking record adds Shots: 35, Shots on target: 18, Shot accuracy: 51.4%, Expected goals (xG): 7.85 and Non-penalty xG: 6.45.

The available defending record adds Tackles: 11, Interceptions: 1, Clearances: 1 and Duels won: 60.

The profile also links 15 verified recent appearances and compares the player's record across 4 seasons.

Season overview

8Appearances
650Minutes
8Goals
4Assists
8.71Average rating
12Goal involvements1.66 per 90

Playing time and performance

8Appearances
7Starts
650Minutes
1.11Goals per 90
0.55Assists per 90
8.71Average rating

Attacking

8Goals
35Shots4.26 per 90
18Shots on target2.19 per 90
51.4%Shot accuracy
22.9%Shot conversion
7.85Expected goals (xG)0.95 per 90
6.45Non-penalty xG0.78 per 90

Chance creation

4Assists0.55 per 90
3.88Expected assists (xA)0.47 per 90
26Key passes3.16 per 90
54Crosses6.57 per 90

Passing and possession

349Passes42.45 per 90
285Completed passes34.66 per 90
81.7%Pass completion
39Dribbles4.74 per 90
28Successful dribbles71.0%

Defending

11Tackles1.34 per 90
1Interceptions0.12 per 90
1Clearances0.12 per 90
60Duels won57.0%
2Aerial duels won0.0%

Discipline

0Yellow cards
0Red cards
20Fouls drawn
3Fouls committed
0Penalties scored
0Penalties missed

Recent appearances

MatchScoreRoleGoalsAssistsDiscipline
Spain - Argentina19 Jul 20261 : 0Starter00-
England - Argentina15 Jul 20261 : 2Starter02-
Argentina - Switzerland12 Jul 20263 : 1Starter01-
Argentina - Egypt07 Jul 20263 : 2Starter11-
Argentina - Cape Verde Islands03 Jul 20263 : 2Starter11-
Inter Miami - Philadelphia Union24 May 20266 : 4Starter02-
Inter Miami - Portland Timbers17 May 20262 : 0Starter11-
FC Cincinnati - Inter Miami13 May 20263 : 5Starter21-
Toronto - Inter Miami09 May 20262 : 4Starter12-
Inter Miami - Orlando City02 May 20263 : 4Starter11🟨 1-
Inter Miami - New England Revolution25 Apr 20261 : 1Starter00-
Real Salt Lake - Inter Miami23 Apr 20260 : 2Starter00-
Colorado Rapids - Inter Miami18 Apr 20262 : 3Starter20🟨 1-
Inter Miami - New York RB11 Apr 20262 : 2Starter00-
Inter Miami - Austin04 Apr 20262 : 2Starter10-

Career by season

SeasonLeagueAppearancesMinutesGoalsAssists
2026World Cup865084
2026MLS141,243128
2022FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar763073
2018FIFA World Cup 2018 Russia436012

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Frequently asked questions

Which team does Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini play for?

Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini is listed with Argentina in World Cup for the 2026 season.

How many goals and assists does Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini have?

Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini has 8 goals and 4 assists in 8 appearances during the 2026 season.

How many minutes has Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini played?

The 2026 record contains 650 minutes across 8 appearances.

What statistics are available for Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini?

The profile covers playing time, goals, assists, cards and, when recorded, xG, xA, shooting, passing, dribbling, defending, goalkeeping and recent match logs.