If footballers had their own entry music

3. Lionel Messi – Physical Education by Animals As Leaders (Animals As Leaders, 2010)

Messi’s genius on the football pitch is defined by his first touch, his ability to accelerate away from defenders and the vision to find the perfect weight for crosses, passes and shots. It is a skillset that every modern footballer wishes to have, and yet, he exudes the class of the olden times with his refreshing attitude towards the game.

Modern metal is being taken forward by the likes of Tosin Abasi of Animals As Leaders in ways that leave nearly every guitarist on the planet jealous of his talents. AAL’s first, self-titled album contains a number of amazing compositions, and Physical Education is a particularly catchy groove.

The main riff of this song would be an amazing background track in celebration of Lionel’s goals.