Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, and his career at FC Barcelona is legendary. Messi joined Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, at the age of 13, and quickly rose through the ranks to make his first-team debut in 2004, at the age of 17.
During his time at Barcelona, Messi broke countless records and won numerous accolades, including:
- 10 La Liga titles
- 7 Copa del Rey titles
- 4 UEFA Champions League titles
- 6 Ballon d'Or awards (while at Barcelona)
- 6 Golden Boots (Top scorer in Europe)
Messi became Barcelona's all-time leading goal scorer with 672 goals in 778 official appearances. His playmaking ability, dribbling, vision, and goal-scoring prowess made him a symbol of Barcelona's dominance in world football during the 2000s and 2010s.
LIONEL MESSI FAREWELL BARCELONA PRESS CONFERENCE