“My record stood for 40 years – 85 goals in 60 games – and now the best player in the world has broken it, and I’m delighted for him,” said Muller. He is an incredible player, gigantic.”
NUMBERS OF A GENIUS
5 – Messi is the only player to score five goals in a Champions League match, against Bayer Leverkusen.
6 – goals scored against Malaga and Leverkusen. More than any other club in 2012.
9 – assists provided by Andres Iniesta, more than any other player.
12 – Most goals scored in a year by a player for Argentina, jointly held with Gabriel Batistuta.
21 – of his goals were set pieces (14 penalties and seven free kicks)
78 – goals were inside the box and 13 from outside.
81 – of his 91 scored with his left foot. Seven with his right, three with his head.
192 – Messi’s 86th of 2012 also gave him 192 La Liga goals, breaking Cesar Rodriguez’s record (1942-55).
254 – wins for Messi in a Barcelona shirt from 357 matches since making his debut in 2004.
Now sit back for the next 10 minutes and drink in every one of Messi’s record breaking goals over the past 12 months. A christmas cracker each and every one.
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