Gonzalo Higuaín left an important mark on Inter Miami, but Lionel Messi has already surpassed it. The Argentine star became the player with the highest goal contribution in the history of the team, breaking the historic record in Inter Miami in MLS that belonged to the former Real Madrid striker.
Gonzalo Higuaín left an important mark on Inter Miami with 43 direct participations in goals in 67 matches. During his time between 2020 and 2022, the striker was the main figure of the club. His record remained the highest until the arrival of Lionel Messi, who knew how to break the mark in the match of Inter Miami against Toronto.
In just 29 matches played in the league, Messi managed to surpass that figure. He accumulated 44 participations in goals, with 25 goals and 19 assists. The impact was immediate. With fewer matches, the Rosario native managed to break the historic record that Higuaín had established in the Florida team.
A shared history with Higuaín
Both shared a locker room in the Argentine National Team for several years, in fact they played World Cups, Copa Americas and numerous friendlies. The relationship between the two was always close.
Now, that connection returns to take prominence, but in the MLS. Messi reached his former partner and surpassed him in a key statistic for Inter Miami. The bond that unites them adds a new chapter, marked by respect and a legacy that continues to grow on American soil.
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Messi’s achievement not only stands out for the numbers, it also marks a new stage for the league. His presence raised the level of the team and attracted the interest of the Latino public in the United States. Each of his matches generates expectation, and his contribution is reflected in each decisive play.
