From Miami Goes through a rough note in the football season in 2025. With two losses in their last three league matches, the hedges have fallen behind in the battle for the supporters’ shield. They are now fourth in the eastern conference with 21 points – although they have played a game less – Trailing FC Cincinnati and Columbus Crew (both with 25 points) and Philadelphia Union (23 points).
While the team’s shape has dipped, Lionel Messi continues to lead important individual state categorieswhich proves that he is still a top strength in American football.
Messi leads in shooting statistics
Even with the team that fights, Messi’s production remains in front of the goal elite. He is currently Leads MLS in total shots per 90 minutesaverage 4.9Before Denis Bouanga (LAFC) with 4.5 and Christian Benteke (DC United) by 4.2. He too tops the league in shots on targetaverage 2.5 per 90 minutesMore than Bouanga (2.2) and Benteke (2.1).
Where Messi tracks the packaging
However, Messi does not lead every category. He is Tied for fourth in the Golden Boot race with 5 goals. The current top corps – Brian White, Cristian Arango, Tai Baribo and Hugo Cuypers – have 8 goals. When it comes to it AssistantsMessis 2 places him fifth in a group led by Pep Biel, Luis Suárez and Quinn Sullivan (6 each).
IN Direct goal inmates (target + assists)Messi has 7, which is the fourth best in the league and drags Martín Ojeda and Anders Dreyer (10), as well as several other bounds to 9 and 8.
Close but not really in other measurement values
Messi is too other in successful dribbles per 90 minutesComplete 3.1 with a 50% success rate behind Bouanga (3.4). IN Free kick targetMessi has not yet found the net even though he took six attempts, while Evander (Cincinnati) leads with two.
He also creates chances with Six great chances createdPut him fifth in that state. Pep Biel (13) leads the league, followed by Dreyer and Espinoza.
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What is next?
While Inter Miami’s team form must be improved if they want to fight for cutlery, Messi’s continued excellence fans give hope. The hedges have firepower, and about the supporting role – Suárez, Busquets and Company – can rise, they can climb back in battle. Until then, it is Messi’s individual brilliance that keeps the limelight on Miami.
