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F.C Barcelona's

LEO

MESSI

F.C Barcelona's

1999 - 2021

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

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"

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

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.

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.

THE

DOWNFALL

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.

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