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how many penalties did messi gave to teamates

Messi has reportedly given away about 28 penalties to teammates since 2008, based on the most commonly cited figure in public reports. Some newer social posts estimate the total a bit higher, around 32–36 , but that looks more like an informal estimate than a firm stat.

What that means

  • The 28 figure is the clearest published number I found.
  • The higher range appears in fan posts and is not as well sourced.
  • So the safest answer is: about 28 penalties , with some later claims suggesting slightly more.

Why the number varies

Different counts can come from:

  • whether only club penalties are included or also Argentina ;
  • whether indirect penalties or retaken situations are counted;
  • whether the stat is updated through the most recent season.

In short: Messi has given teammates penalties roughly 28 times , and some estimates put it in the low 30s.

TL;DR: The most cited figure is 28 penalties to teammates.