Most goals in a calendar year
The current most goals in a calendar year record is 91 goals, held by Lionel Messi, set on December 22, 2012. Last checked October 9, 2026.
91
goals
Lionel Messi
- Holder
- Lionel Messi
- Record
- 91 goals
- Location
- José Zorrilla Stadium, Valladolid, Spain
- Date set
- December 22, 2012
- Recognized by
- Guinness World Records
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- guinnessworldrecords.com Most football goals scored in a calendar year
- espn.com Lionel messi soccer career stats accolades honors
- fcbarcelona.com Read the source
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