Lionel Messi

Leo Messi was born in Argentina on the 24th July 1987

He plays as a Forward for Barcelona FC in Spain. He wears the number 10 shirt.

He is the captain of the Argentina National team. So far he scored 31 goals in 77 matches for Argentina.

Messi is the first football player in history to win four FIFA/Ballons d'Or, all of which he won consecutively. This award is given to the best player in the world for a particular season. 

At the age of 24, Messi became Barcelona's all-time top scorer in all official club competitions.

At age 25, Messi became the youngest player to score 200 La Liga goals.

Messi has won five La Ligas, two Copas del Rey, five Supercopas de España, three Champions Leagues, two Super Cups and two Club World Cups

Messi made UEFA Champions League history by becoming the first player to score five goals in one match, achieving the feat in a 7–1 win over Bayer Leverkusen.

Messi scored 50 goals in one La Liga season setting up a new record. He scored his 300th Barcelona goal against Granada.

Messi is one of the best players ever. He has been compared to Argentine hero Maradona.