emirates7 - Lionel Messi has once again demonstrated why many consider him the greatest footballer of all time. Since Sofascore began recording player data, the Argentine legend has amassed an unmatched 50 perfect 10.0 match ratings — the highest ever in their database. A 10.0 rating signifies a flawless performance, where a player completely dominates and influences the game.

The gulf between Messi and the rest is staggering. Neymar and Maxime Lestienne follow with 18 perfect-rated matches each, while Kylian Mbappé has 17. Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane trail further behind with 13 apiece, underlining both their class and the rarity of consistently achieving perfection at the top level.

Remarkably, Messi continues to deliver these elite performances deep into his career. In his latest outing for Inter Miami against Philadelphia in MLS, he scored twice and added an assist, once again proving his unmatched ability to decide games with brilliance and composure.

Sofascore’s data underscores what fans have witnessed for nearly two decades: while many players can produce occasional moments of perfection, Messi has maintained it with extraordinary consistency.

Sofascore’s leaderboard of perfect 10.0 ratings:

50 – Lionel Messi
18 – Neymar, Maxime Lestienne
17 – Kylian Mbappé
13 – Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane

Messi’s greatness has never depended on statistics alone — the eye test has always been enough. Still, these figures highlight the extraordinary standard he has set and sustained throughout his career.