Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi, born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time. He began his professional career at FC Barcelona, where he played from 2004 to 2021. During his time at Barcelona, Messi achieved tremendous success, winning numerous domestic and international titles.

Some notable achievements and statistics from Messi's career include:

FIFA Ballon d'Or: Messi has won the prestigious FIFA Ballon d'Or award seven times (as of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021), making him the player with the most Ballon d'Or wins in history.

Goalscoring Records: Messi holds numerous records for goals scored in a single season and throughout his career. In the 2011-2012 season, he set the record for the most goals scored in a European club season with 73 goals in all competitions.

Trophies with Barcelona: During his time at Barcelona, Messi won numerous domestic and international titles, including the UEFA Champions League, La Liga, Copa del Rey, and FIFA Club World Cup. He played a pivotal role in Barcelona's success during the team's golden era under coach Pep Guardiola.

International Career: Messi has also represented the Argentina national team. While he has had individual success, including winning the Copa America in 2021, international trophies have eluded him.

In August 2021, Messi left Barcelona due to financial and contractual issues and signed with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in France. However, please note that since my knowledge cutoff is in September 2021, I may not have the most up-to-date information about Messi's current status or recent performances.