FC Barcelona shine in Europe, and Lamine Yamal leads the charge. His level draws constant comparisons to legends. After hearing the praise, he speaks up. With confidence, he reveals who he considers the greatest player in soccer history. His answer leaves no room for doubt.
FC Barcelona are enjoying a remarkable season. The arrival of Hansi Flick completely changed the team’s direction. So far, they have already won two trophies: the Supercopa de España and the Copa del Rey. One of the brightest stars in this campaign is Lamine Yamal with just 17 years old. After his impressive season, many already compare him to legends of world soccer. Still, Yamal avoids those comparisons. Instead, he remains humble and reminds everyone who he considers the best player of all time.
“I don’t compare myself with anyone, same with Messi… I admire Leo, he’s the best in history…I just focus on improving, comparing myself with other players doesn’t make any sense,” stated Lamine Yamal on press conference. Despite being widely regarded as the future of FC Barcelona, Yamal has never shied away from expressing his admiration for Lionel Messi.
Despite his age, Lamine has already surpassed Messi’s numbers at the same age. When Messi was 17, he played nine games and scored just once for Barcelona. On the other hand, Lamine has 48 appearances this season. He has scored 14 goals and delivered 24 assists. That shows a clear difference in development.
So, in terms of numbers, Lamine is ahead of Messi at 17. Still, the story does not end there. Lamine understands the challenge of following in Messi’s footsteps. He may lead on stats, but greatness takes time.
Even as time passes, Lionel Messi’s legacy at FC Barcelona stays unmatched. He rose through the ranks of La Masia. Then, he became a symbol of the club’s golden era. The Argentine played 778 matches for the club, making him the player with the most appearances in Barcelona’s history. He also scored 672 goals and provided 269 assists. With that, he became both the club’s top scorer and top assist provider of all time.
Besides, Lionel Messi marked an important era within the club. He achieved 4 of the 5 UEFA Champions League trophies that the Barcelona owns. Also, he added 10 LaLiga championships Nevertheless, his impact went far beyond numbers and trophies.
His level placed him among the greatest players in the history of the sport. In fact, he surpassed many of the milestones set by Argentine legend Diego Maradona. He did it by dominating not only in Europe but also by making history with Argentina’s national team.
Lionel Messi has become the most decorated player in world soccer history. He has won 46 official titles in his career. This number puts him ahead of other legendary players like Dani Alves, Andres Iniesta, and Gerard Pique. These three can no longer catch up to him, since they have already retired from professional soccer.
Because of that, here is a breakdown of all the titles Messi has won throughout his professional career:
From: bolavip.com
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