Lionel Messi Career in Numbers
| Milestone | Details |
|---|---|
| Ballon d’Or awards | Eight (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023) |
| UEFA Champions League titles | Four with Barcelona (2006, 2009, 2011, 2015) |
| FIFA World Cup | Winner in 2022; runner-up in 2026 |
| Copa America | Winner in 2021 and 2024 |
| Olympic gold | Men’s football, Beijing 2008 |
Lionel Messi Career Journey
Barcelona (2004 to 2021)
Messi spent the majority of his career at Barcelona, winning multiple La Liga and Copa del Rey titles and four UEFA Champions League titles. He left the club in 2021 after contract talks did not lead to a new deal.
Paris Saint-Germain (2021 to 2023)
He joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in August 2021 and helped the club win Ligue 1 in the 2021-22 season before leaving in 2023.
Inter Miami and Return to the Field (2023 to 2026)
Messi joined Inter Miami in July 2023. The club won the Leagues Cup in 2023 and the Supporters’ Shield in 2024 with him in the squad. After the 2026 World Cup, he returned to competitive action on 1 August 2026, coming off the bench in a 2-2 draw with Columbus Crew.
Lionel Messi Records and Milestones
- Eight Ballon d’Or awards, the most won by any player.
- Four UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona.
- FIFA World Cup winner in 2022, where he also won the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player.
- Copa America titles in 2021 and 2024.
- Olympic gold medal in men’s football at Beijing 2008.
Lionel Messi Awards and Honours
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Olympic gold medal, men’s football |
| 2009 | Ballon d’Or |
| 2010 | Ballon d’Or |
| 2011 | Ballon d’Or |
| 2012 | Ballon d’Or |
| 2015 | Ballon d’Or |
| 2019 | Ballon d’Or |
| 2021 | Ballon d’Or and Copa America winner |
| 2022 | FIFA World Cup winner and Golden Ball |
| 2023 | Ballon d’Or |
