The most important information about Lionel Messi
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Messi’s career: from the talent of the century to the professional of the century
Surprisingly, Lionel Messi’s football career began very inconspicuously. At a young age, the Argentine struggled primarily with his short height. The result was a series of cancellations by clubs in Argentina. His parents finally turned to FC Barcelona and thus laid the foundation for one of the most successful careers of all time.
From then on, “La Pulga” took off in the youth team at FCB. Already in his first season, the right winger scored 35 goals in just 30 games. Four years after making his youth debut, the talent of the century made his debut for the Catalans’ first team in 2004/05. There followed an unprecedented career with Total 520 appearances for FC Barcelona and an impressive 474 goals.
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Lionel Messi’s previous professional positions at a glance
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FC Barcelona: 2004 – 2021 -
Paris Saint Germain: 2021 –
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Previous achievements and career highlights
The Argentinian exceptional footballer has won almost every title in his career. What is still missing is the world championship title, which is to follow at the 2022 World Cup in the Persian Gulf. Probably the last chance for Messi to put this trophy in the home trophy cabinet.
Even without a world title, however, it is impressively full. Since 2019, the left-footed player has been the only player to have been voted his country’s best footballer of the year twelve times. In addition, Messi the record winner of the Ballon D’Or with seven titles, was top scorer 22 times in various competitions and won the Champions League four times. We have listed an overview of the impressive collection of titles here:
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world footballer: 2009, 2019 -
Ballon D’Or-Gewinner: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 -
European Footballer of the Year: 2009, 2011, 2015 -
top scorer: La Liga, Champions League, Copa del Rey, Club-WM, U20-WM
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player of the season: 9x LaLiga, 1x Champions League -
TM Player of the Season in Spain: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 -
FIFA Club World Champions: 2009, 2011, 2015 -
Copa-America-Sieger: 2020/21 -
Winner of the Champions league: 2005/06, 2008/09, 2010/11, 2014/15 -
Spanish master: 2004/05, 2005/06, 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2012/13, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2017/18, 2018/19 -
French master: 2021/22 -
UEFA Supercup: 2009/10, 2011/12, 2015/16 -
Spanish Cup Winner: 2008/09, 2011/12, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2020/21 -
Spanish Super Cup Winner: 2005/06, 2006/07, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2013/14, 2016/17, 2018/19 -
U20 World Champion: 2005 -
Olympic champion: 2008/09 -
CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions Gewinner: 2021/22
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role in the national team
The role of “La Pulga” in the national team is incomparable. The offensive man is Record national player in his country and scored more goals in the Albiceleste jersey than any other Argentine kicker. Despite his advanced age, the 35-year-old is still the heart of the squad. If Messi is missing, there is automatically a lack of genius, playfulness and surprising moments. At the World Cup in Qatar, too, a lot will depend on how well the captain gets into the games.
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That is what characterizes Lionel Messi
The Paris Saint-Germain attacker is a closed book in search of weaknesses. The only thing that can really be criticized is the header game, which “La Pulga” doesn’t really depend on. The Argentine disposes of it has impressive ball control and is arguably the player with the best ball control at all. Paired with one strong game intelligence and a high degree of overview results in an impressive overall package.
The offensive player’s teams can benefit also the versatility. Messi can be used on the wing or as a center forward. However, the captain of the Argentine national team also feels comfortable in the role of playmaker in attacking midfield. In every position, the left foot has more than just a touch of goal danger. Quite a few fans should therefore also rely on the superstar for the 2022 World Cup goal scorer tips.
“It was like watching Maradona play again. Only this time he was more agile and much faster.”
Josè Aurelio Gay (former Real Zaragoza coach via Messi)
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What can “La Pulga” do for his team at the 2022 World Cup?
The success of the Argentine team at the World Cup in Qatar Stands and falls with the performance of the “Capitán”. If the “Albiceleste” gets their superstar into the game, it becomes dangerous for every other nation. Especially because the 35-year-old keeps coming back for game-changing situations can take care of. Good conditions for the World Cup 2022 predictions for the best player.
At the same time is Argentina by Messi also easy to calculate a bit. The squad is peppered with stars. However, without the big “drift horse” things don’t always go together with these. The left foot can still be expected to do a lot at what will probably be his last World Cup.
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