Lionel Messi To Neymar: Most Assists In International Football

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Last Updated:October 15, 2025, 13:20 IST

Lionel Messi entered his name in the history books on Wednesday (October 15) by breaking the record of providing the most assists in international football.

Lionel Messi entered his name in the history books on Wednesday (October 15) by breaking the record for providing the most assists in international football. The footballer from Argentina provided two assists to his teammates in their 6-0 win over Puerto Rico. The second assist by him to Lautaro Martinez was his 60th assist in international football. Here’s a look at the footballers with the most assists in international football.

1. Lionel Messi (Argentina): In 195 matches for Argentina, Messi has scored 114 goals and provided 60 assists. (Picture Credit: AFP)

2. Neymar (Brazil): Neymar has played 128 matches for Brazil so far and has 59 assists to his credit in addition to 79 goals. (Picture Credit: AFP)

3. Landon Donovan (USA): Donovan set up 58 goals for his teammates in 157 international matches. (Picture Credit: AFP)

4. Ferenc Puskás (Hungary): Ferenc Puskás played 85 matches for Hungary and scored 84 goals in addition to providing 53 assists. (Picture Credit: X/@FIFA)

5. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium): Kevin De Bruyne is one of the greatest midfielders of all time. The ex-Man City star has provided 53 assists in 115 matches so far for Belgium. (Picture Credit: AFP)

6. Sándor Kocsis (Hungary): Sándor Kocsis finished his career with 75 goals and 50 assists in 68 international matches for Hungary. (Picture Credit: X/@FIFA)

7. Pele (Brazil): Pele, who is the only footballer to win three FIFA World Cup titles, has 47 assists to his name in 92 matches for Brazil. (Picture Credit: X/@Pele)