Messi scored 3 goals and had 1 assist in the first 2 matches for Inter Miami after the blockbuster transfer.

He scored a signature goal, a last-minute free kick against Cruz Azul on his debut and scored a brace in the win over Atlanta United.

Ahead of the 2023 MLS season, here are five records the 36-year-old will look to break.

1. Most goals scored in a season: 34

Former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela scored an impressive 34 goals for Los Angeles FC in 2019.

Messi, who scored 16 goals for Paris Saint-Germain last season, could have more than 34 goals in his sights, after making a productive start to life at Inter Miami.

The team will begin its MLS 2023 campaign against Charlotte on August 21.

2. Most assists in a season: 26

Former Colombia international Carlos Valderrama had an impressive 26 assists for the Tampa Bay Mutiny in 2020.

Messi had an assist for Inter Miami. As well as most goals in a season, he will also be eyeing the assist record ahead of the new MLS season.

3. Most goals from free kicks: 13

Messi opened his goal account for Inter Miami with a stunning free kick.

If La Pulga can take 13 free kicks in MLS, he will equal Sebastian Giovinco, who joined Toronto FC from Juventus in 2015.

Giovinco scored 13 free kicks during his prolific career in MLS.

4. Inter Miami’s all-time leading scorer – 29

Messi is only 27 goals away from Inter Miami’s record for most goals scored.

His compatriot, Gonzalo Higuain, holds the current scoring record with 29 goals. He spent three seasons at the club after leaving Juventus.

5. Most consecutive wins: 15

Inter Miami could be a recognized force in MLS next season, with Sergio Busquets following Messi to join the Florida-based side.

Other star players such as Jordi Alba and Sergio Ramos have also been linked with moves to the club.

Los Angeles Galaxy has the longest winning streak in MLS with 15 wins.

But with the team that David Beckham is forming in Miami, they could have that record in the upcoming MLS season.