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1. Lionel Messi - Barcelona
Lionel Messi cemented his status as one of the greatest players to grace the game, as he became the only player in history to win the Ballon d'Or for a record-breaking sixth time in 2019. The 32-year-old is the kind of player who comes by once in a generation and has shown no signs of slowing down despite entering his 30s, as he continues to carry Barcelona on his back.
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Despite being injured for a substantial period of the current season, Messi has managed to register 15 goals and 9 assists across 18 appearances in all competitions, a startling example of the level he operates at. The diminutive Argentinian enjoyed one of the most successful years of his career in 2019 even by his lofty standards, as he won a handful of personal accolades including the Ballon d'Or and FIFA Best Men's Player of the Year.
Messi has carried on from where he left off last season and could spearhead Barcelona to yet another league title, as he aims to add to his growing collection of trophies. The Champions League has eluded Barcelona since 2015 and the legendary attacker will look to get his hands on club football's biggest prize once again, as he aims to win the competition for the fifth time in his career.
