Early Life
Lionel Messi is an Argentinian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of the modern generation. He plays for FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team. He has won the FIFA world player of the year four times (a record already). He has often been described as Diego Maradona’s successor because of his prolific goal-scoring record and ability to dribble past opponents.
Starting Career
Messi progressed through the ranks and was given his first appearance in the 2004/05 season becoming the youngest player to score a league goal. In 2006, Messi was part of the double-winning team which won both La Liga (Spanish League) and Champions League. By the next season, (2006-07) aged just 20, Messi was the first choice striker and an essential part of the Barcelona team – scoring 14 goals in 26 league games. Messi is widely regarded as one of the most exciting players of the modern age – in fact, any age. He has a peerless ability to dribble and take on opponents. Maradona has described his ball control as supremely good.
Achievements and Rewards
- Olympic Gold Medal: 2008
- FIFA U-20 World Cup: 2005
- 2006 World Cup – QF
- 2010 World Cup – QF
- 2014 World Cup – Runners-up.
- 2018 World Cup
