Lionel Messi turns 38 – a look the legend no. The biggest career achievements of 10. Football news

Lionel Messi, of course, turned to 38 years, one of the best players of all-time. The great of Argentina has been an unqualified career that has spread over two decades. His professional career began in 2004 with FC Barcelona, for which he dedicated 17 years of his career. He then moved from 2021 to 2023, for two years to play for Paris-Sanet German. Later, Messi participated in a manner with the French side and signed for David Beckham’s Inter Miami, where he reduces his business. Recently, he played a 2–2 draw against the Brazilian side Palmiras, which means that Inter Miami will play PSG in the 16 period of the FIFA Club World Cup. This also meant that Messi never ended in a group stage of a tournament in his career, nor for the club or the country. In a career with trophy and personal praise, their numbers are almost mythological. With 672 goals for Barcelona, Messi has recorded record for the most goals made by a player for a single club – an achievement of matching in modern football is unlikely, where players rarely live in the same club. His 474 La Liga goal and 192 aid stand as an all-time league record, a will for his unmatched stability and creativity in about two decades in Spain. Beyond the club level, Messi’s trophy cabinet shines with personal praise. He has won a record eight Bellon D’Or Awards, each has given his dominance limited through era and rivals. On the international stage, the story came into the full cycle when he lifted Copa Amrika twice – in 2021 and then in 2024 – breaking the drought of Argentina.
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Between the two, the crown jewel came to Qatar in the 2022 FIFA World Cup. At the age of 35, Messi demonstrated a campaign, which was eligible to win any tournament. His World Cup victory not only fulfilled an individual dream, but also named Diego Maradona with the greatest moments in the Sports History of Argentina, right next to the 1986 heroes. Today, at the age of 38, Messi continues to destroy age. In a few days, his most recent free-kick target against Porto in the group phase is a will of his timelessness.
Lionel Messi’s major records and milestones
- 672 targets for Barcelona (all-time record)
- 474 Laliga Gol Score (All-Time Record)
- 192 Laliga Assistance (All-Time Record)
- 8 Ballon D’Or Awards (Most Time)
- 10 La Liga Title (Second Most All-Time)
- 46 career trophies (the most decorated players of all time)
- 866 career target
- 384 careers assist