Lionel Messi by numbers
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Arguably the best player of his generation, Lionel Messi is to move to French club Paris St. Germain – ending a remarkable 17-year career with his beloved Barcelona
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01 Club – Messi has spent his entire career with Barcelona

05 Most goals in single match – against Leverkusen in 2012 Champions League

06 Ballon d’Or titles – record tally, surpassing rival Cristiano Ronaldo in 2019

06 European Golden Shoe awards

17 Age on professional debut, against Espanyol in 2004

26 Strikes against Real Madrid in El Clasico – fiercest rivalry in Spanish football

35 Trophies – 10 La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League crowns

48 Hat-tricks – including six four-goal hauls

73 Goals in single season, during historic 2011/12 campaign

474 La Liga goals – all-time top goalscorer in Spanish top flight

672 Career goals for Barcelona – last goal scored against Celta Vigo in May

778 Club appearances (2004-21)
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ARGENTINA CAPTAIN

01 Copa America title (2021)

04 FIFA World Cups (2006, 10, 14, 18)

76 International goals – six World Cup strikes

151 Appearances for Argentina
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