Messi wins Ballon d’Or

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has claimed his fifth Ballon d’Or title in
seven years, at the 60th anniversary of the highly prestigious award

Age: 28

Born: Rosario, Argentina

Club: Barcelona

Position: Forward

2015 BY NUMBERS

61 Matches

52 Goals

26 Assists

Reaches final of Copa America with Argentina. Maintains scoring form for Barca despite injury concerns

ALL-TIME HONOURS

La Liga 7

Spanish Cup 3

Champions League 4

FIFA Club World Cup 3

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