How Many Penalties Has Lionel Messi Won in His Career?

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time, and he has scored his fair share of penalties. But how many penalties does Messi have, exactly?

In this article, we’ll take a look at Messi’s penalty record, from his early days at Barcelona to his current stint with Paris Saint-Germain. We’ll also discuss his success rate from the spot, and compare him to other top strikers.

So, without further ado, let’s get started!

How Many Penalties Does Messi Have?

| Season | Penalties | Goals |
|—|—|—|
| 2004-05 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005-06 | 4 | 4 |
| 2006-07 | 6 | 5 |
| 2007-08 | 10 | 8 |
| 2008-09 | 12 | 11 |
| 2009-10 | 10 | 10 |
| 2010-11 | 12 | 11 |
| 2011-12 | 10 | 9 |
| 2012-13 | 13 | 12 |
| 2013-14 | 14 | 13 |
| 2014-15 | 16 | 15 |
| 2015-16 | 12 | 11 |
| 2016-17 | 11 | 10 |
| 2017-18 | 11 | 10 |
| 2018-19 | 12 | 11 |
| 2019-20 | 13 | 12 |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 11 |
| 2021-22 | 11 | 10 |

Total | 149 | 132 |

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time, and he has scored many goals from penalties during his career. In this article, we will take a look at Messi’s penalties by season and by competition. We will also discuss his conversion rate and how he compares to other top players.

Messi’s Penalties by Season

2004-05

In his first season with Barcelona, Messi took one penalty and scored it. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2005-06

Messi took two penalties in La Liga and scored both of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2006-07

Messi took three penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2007-08

Messi took four penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2008-09

Messi took five penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2009-10

Messi took six penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2010-11

Messi took seven penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2011-12

Messi took eight penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2012-13

Messi took nine penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2013-14

Messi took ten penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2014-15

Messi took eleven penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2015-16

Messi took twelve penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2016-17

Messi took thirteen penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2017-18

Messi took fourteen penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2018-19

Messi took fifteen penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2019-20

Messi took sixteen penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2020-21

Messi took seventeen penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

2021-22

Messi took eighteen penalties in La Liga and scored all of them. He also took one penalty in the Champions League and scored it.

Messi’s Penalties by Competition

La Liga

Messi has taken a total of 156 penalties in La Liga and has scored all of them. His conversion rate is 100%.

The Champions League

Messi has taken a total of 29 penalties in the Champions League and has scored 26 of them. His conversion rate is 90%.

Other Competitions

Messi has taken a total of 25 penalties in other competitions and has scored

3. Messi’s Penalties by Opponent

Lionel Messi has taken a total of 139 penalties in his career, scoring 122 of them. He has scored penalties against 57 different teams, with his most frequent opponent being Atltico Madrid (10 penalties). He has also scored the most penalties against Real Madrid (8 penalties).

Table 1: Messi’s Penalties by Opponent

| Opponent | Number of Penalties | Goals Scored | Conversion Rate |
|—|—|—|—|
| Atltico Madrid | 10 | 8 | 80% |
| Real Madrid | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Valencia | 7 | 6 | 86% |
| Sevilla | 6 | 5 | 83% |
| Athletic Bilbao | 5 | 5 | 100% |

Graph 1: Messi’s Penalties by Opponent

[Image of a bar chart showing Messi’s penalties by opponent]

4. Messi’s Penalties by Year

Lionel Messi has taken a total of 139 penalties in his career, scoring 122 of them. He has taken penalties in every season since 2004-05, with his most penalties coming in the 2010-11 season (13 penalties). He has also scored the most penalties in the 2010-11 season (12 penalties).

Table 2: Messi’s Penalties by Year

| Year | Number of Penalties | Goals Scored | Conversion Rate |
|—|—|—|—|
| 2004-05 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 2005-06 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 2006-07 | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 2007-08 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 2008-09 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 2009-10 | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 2010-11 | 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 2011-12 | 9 | 9 | 100% |
| 2012-13 | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| 2013-14 | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| 2014-15 | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| 2015-16 | 6 | 6 | 100% |
| 2016-17 | 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 2017-18 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 2018-19 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 2019-20 | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 2020-21 | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 2021-22 | 2 | 2 | 100% |

Graph 2: Messi’s Penalties by Year

[Image of a line chart showing Messi’s penalties by year]

Lionel Messi is one of the most prolific penalty takers in football history. He has taken a total of 139 penalties in his career, scoring 122 of them. He has scored penalties against 57 different teams, with his most frequent opponent being Atltico Madrid. He has also scored the most penalties against Real Madrid. Messi has taken penalties in every season since 2004-05, with his most penalties coming in the 2010-11 season. He has also scored the most penalties in the 2010-11 season.

How many penalties has Messi scored in his career?

As of March 2023, Lionel Messi has scored 145 penalties in his professional career. This includes penalties scored for Barcelona, Argentina, and Paris Saint-Germain.

What is Messi’s penalty conversion rate?

Messi’s penalty conversion rate is 80.5%. This means that he has scored 80.5% of the penalties he has taken in his career.

What is the most goals Messi has scored from penalties in a single season?

Messi has scored a total of 15 penalties in a single season on three occasions. He scored 15 penalties in the 2010-11 season for Barcelona, 15 penalties in the 2012-13 season for Barcelona, and 15 penalties in the 2018-19 season for Barcelona.

What is the longest Messi has gone without scoring a penalty?

Messi has gone the longest without scoring a penalty in the 2015-16 season for Barcelona. He did not score a penalty from August 2015 to January 2016.

What is the biggest penalty shootout win Messi has been involved in?

Messi was involved in the biggest penalty shootout win in history when Argentina beat Chile 4-2 on penalties in the 2016 Copa Amrica final.

Lionel Messi has scored a total of 145 penalties in his career. He has scored penalties for Barcelona, Argentina, and the Argentina national team. He has also scored penalties in the Champions League, Copa del Rey, and the World Cup. Messi is one of the most prolific penalty takers in history. He has a very high conversion rate, and he is able to score penalties from all angles. Messi’s ability to score penalties is a valuable asset to his team. It allows them to score goals from dead-ball situations, and it can be the difference between winning and losing a game.

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