Last week, Lionel triumphed with Argentina in the Copa America final, won at the expense of Brazil. A happy ending for the six-fold golden ball which won one of the major trophies that were still missing from its record.
The coronation of the Albiceleste is all the more striking as Argentina had lost its last four finals, including three in three years between 2014 and 2016. But fortunately, it is now history for the Argentines.
On a personal level, Lionel Messi, he gleaned the 38th title of his incredible career. Which makes him the 3rd most successful player of the 21st century behind two former partners Dani Aves and Andrès Iniesta. Check out the Top 10 below!
Top 10 most successful players of the 21st century (Transfertmarkt)
= 9. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 32 titles
= 9. Arjen Robben – 32 titles
8. Sergio Busquets – 34 titles
7. Cristiano Ronaldo – 35 titres
= 4. Gérard Piqué – 37 tracks
=4. Hossam Ashour – 37 titres
=4. Maxwell – 37 titres
3. Lionel Messi – 38 titles
2. Andres Iniesta – 39 titles
1. Dani Alves – 42 titles
