5 Greatest Argentine footballers of all time

#2. Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest footballer in history

Lionel Messi is quite possibly the most successful footballer of all time in club football, and his exploits for FC Barcelona almost defies belief. He has scored 585 goals in 671 matches for the Catalan giants and won 4 UEFA Champions League and 9 LaLiga titles with them. He has also won 5 Ballon d’Ors and remained the premier footballer in the world throughout the last decade.

Messi has everything that an attacking player can dream of. He is a consummate dribbler, a great shooter, and has exceptional vision. He can destroy any opposition defense on his day and has been the primary reason behind Barca’s rise in world football in the last decade.

Messi has been playing for the Barca senior team since 2004, and he might retire there. He has also been an exceptional footballer for his national team too and remains his country’s highest goal-scorer with 65 goals in 128 matches. However, he has not been able to win any major silverware for his national team and had to be content with a second-place finish in the World Cup and Copa America.

There have been very few players like Messi in the history of football, and many call him the greatest of all time. It is a privilege for the football-lovers all over the world to still see him in action for Barca.

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Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

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Edited by Jidonu Mauyon