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LEO
MESSI
F.C Barcelona's
1999 - 2021
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OLD BOYS
NEWELLS
The beginning
1994 - 1999
At six, Leo Messi joined Newell's Old Boys in Rosario, Argentina, and immediately dazzled everyone with his talent. His dribbling, speed, and goal-scoring made him a standout prodigy. Even as a kid, Messi was something special
234
Goals
176
Games
1.33
Goals per game
35
Youth trophies
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EDISON
NASCIMENTO
Pelé
3X World cup winner
"Ronaldo is a great goal scorer. but in terms of a complete player there is no doubt that
MESSI IS THE BEST"
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LA
MASIA
The Journey
2000 - 2004
At 13, Leo Messi joined La Masia, FC Barcelona's youth academy, despite struggling with a growth hormone deficiency. His small stature didn't stop him from dazzling everyone with his dribbling, vision, and goal-scoring skills. With the club's support for his medical treatment, Messi overcame his health challenges. His time at La Masia honed his incredible talent and set the stage for his legendary career.
89
Goals
97
Matches
0.9
Goals per game
6
Trophies
ENCARA
MESSI
The Rise
2004 - 2009
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Between his debut at 17 in 2004 and 2009, Lionel Messi emerged as a football superstar with FC Barcelona. Scoring 91 goals and providing 41 assists, he led the team to three La Liga titles and two UEFA Champions League victories. His exceptional performances peaked in 2009 when he won his first Ballon d'Or, cementing his status as the best player in the world. These years marked Messi's meteoric rise to global football dominance.
132
G/A
Matches
186
G/A per match
0.71
Major trophies
9
RECORD
BREAKER
2012 - 2013
The Peak
Lionel Messi's 2012 season is considered one of the greatest in football history. He scored an astonishing 91 goals in all competitions, breaking Gerd Müller's 1972 record of 85 goals in a calendar year. With 50 goals in La Liga, he set a new single-season record and added 14 more in the UEFA Champions League. His dribbling, chance creation, and goal-scoring were unparalleled, earning him his fourth consecutive Ballon d'Or and cementing his status as one of football's all-time greats.
91
Goals
22
Assists
69
Matches
1.64
G/A per match
G.O.A.T
STATUS
The Prime
Between 2009 and 2014, Lionel Messi cemented his status as one of football's greatest, winning four consecutive Ballon d'Or awards. He led FC Barcelona to two UEFA Champions League titles, three La Liga titles, and several domestic cups. His 2011-2012 season was particularly remarkable, with a record-breaking 91 goals in a calendar year. Known for his dribbling, vision, and goal-scoring, Messi's performances brought him individual accolades and solidified Barcelona's dominance in world football.
2009 - 2014
334
G/A
276
Matches
1.21
G/A per match
12
Trophies
THE
CHALLENGE
Final Prize
World cup 2014
Lionel Messi's 2014 World Cup was both brilliant and heartbreaking. He led Argentina to the final with four goals and key assists, earning the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player. However, their dreams were shattered by a 1-0 loss to Germany in extra time, making the defeat a tragic end to Messi's remarkable performance.
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DAYS
GLORY
MSN
2014 - 2017
The trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Luis Suárez, known as "MSN," dazzled Europe with their extraordinary skill and seamless teamwork. Together, they scored 364 goals over three seasons, leading Barcelona to the 2014-2015 UEFA Champions League title and leaving an indelible mark as one of the most formidable attacking units in football history.
501
G/A
409
Games
1.23
G/A per game
9
Trophies
GREATEST
COMEBACK
8 march 2017
6 - 1
The 6-1 comeback by Barcelona against PSG on March 8, 2017, is legendary. Down 4-0 from the first leg, Barcelona's goals from Luis Suárez, Layvin Kurzawa (own goal), and a penalty by Lionel Messi made it 3-0. PSG's Edinson Cavani then scored, but Neymar's two late goals and his assist for Sergi Roberto's last-minute winner secured a 6-1 victory, overturning the aggregate to 6-5. Messi's penalty and overall influence were crucial in this historic comeback.
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THE
DOWNFALL
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Despair
2016 - 2019
Between 2016 and 2019, Lionel Messi faced a challenging period with FC Barcelona, marked by significant disappointments and no major trophies. Despite his stellar individual performances, the team suffered shocking Champions League exits, including losses to AS Roma in 2018 and Liverpool in 2019, despite strong first-leg leads. These setbacks, coupled with internal club issues and underwhelming international results with Argentina, underscored a tumultuous phase in Messi's illustrious career.
THE
REDEMPTION
Comeback
2019 - 2021
Between 2019 and 2021, Lionel Messi enjoyed a resurgence in his career, achieving significant successes. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2019, highlighting his continued excellence. Messi led FC Barcelona to victory in the Copa del Rey in 2021 and secured another La Liga title in 2020. On the international stage, he triumphed with Argentina in the 2021 Copa América, his first major international trophy, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
175
G/A
167
Games
1.05
G/A per match
4
Trophies
END OF
THE ROAD
Summer 2021
Final goodbye
Between 2019 and 2021, Lionel Messi enjoyed a resurgence in his career, achieving significant successes. He won the Ballon d'Or in 2019, highlighting his continued excellence. Messi led FC Barcelona to victory in the Copa del Rey in 2021 and secured another La Liga title in 2020. On the international stage, he triumphed with Argentina in the 2021 Copa América, his first major international trophy, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest footballers of all time.