“Who is this?” Barcelona technical director Carles Rexac asked after seeing a diminutive Argentinean boy with amazing dribbling and lightning-fast acceleration in the U15 match. It was Lionel Messi.
770 appearances, 651 goals, 278 assists at club level, the status of the top scorer in the history of La Liga – behind Messi’s records and a long road to greatness, which is almost impossible to surpass.

Messi is playing at the club level for the 19th season – during this time he won 42 trophies. You will be surprised, but this is more than any of the top clubs.
Liverpool – 12
Man City – 17
Juventus – 19
Man United – 19
Chelsea – 21
Real Madrid – 25
PSG – 32
Barça – 36
Bayern – 39
Leo Messi – 42.
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