Lionel Messi is currently leading the Golden Boot race with 26 goals, and with only one game remaining, he is close to matching Vela's record for goals per 90 minutes.

Carlos Vela holds the record for most goals per 90 minutes in a season at 1.12, achieved in 2019, when he also scored a total of 34 goals, the highest in a season.

Messi's goals per 90 minutes average is 1.00, which is nearly as high as Vela's record, highlighting his exceptional scoring efficiency.