6 Facts Why Messi Is Considered The GOAT

Messi is arguably regarded by football lovers all over the world as the great player of the modern era, if not the greatest of all time. The Argentine talisman has surpassed countless records in his 16 years of wearing the Blaugrana and Argentina colours.
Here are the facts that shows Messi is the undisputed king in round leather game.

1. Most Ballon d'Or awards
   Messi has achieved unprecedented milestone on individual awards, a record six ballon d'Or to his name; 2009, 2011, 2012, 2017, and 2019 and the only player to win 4 in a row.
2. Most goals for a single club
   A strike against Valladolid put Messi ahead of Brazil great Pele for a goal scored in a single club. Messi has now taken his tally to 644 more than any other player.
   3.Winner of most European golden shoe awards
   The Blaugrana Captain has netted more goals in Europe's top 5 leagues in 2009/2010, 2011/2012, 2012/2013, 2016/2017, 2017/2018 and 2018/2019.
   4.Player with the most trophies in Barca history.
   Messi has won 34 medals with Barca. The closest rival Iniesta who won 32 with Barca.
3. Player with more than 40 goals per season.
   Messi has scored an impressive 40 goals in 10 consecutive years.
4. Most goals in a calenda year.
   In 2012, for Barcelona and Argentina, Messi broke a long standing Gerd MUller record by scoring 91 goals.
   Messi is out of this world.