Lionel Messi

Argentina · Right winger (Second striker, Attacking midfielder, Striker) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2009-2019

Greatest of all time, dominating goals and assists with low-centre-of-gravity dribbling and vision

Nicknames Leo, La Pulga

87.3OVR#3 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Don't write about him, don't try to describe him. Watch him.”
— Pep Guardiola · 2010

Category averages

  • Speed92.5
  • Shooting86.7
  • Passing91.7
  • Ball Control91.7
  • Movement81.4
  • Football IQ95.5
  • Defending Skill32.8
  • Physical76.9
  • Mental82.8
  • Career95.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Dribbling Speed99
  2. Change of Pace99
  3. Dribbling99
  4. Possession99
  5. Consistency99
  6. Achievements99
  7. Finishing98
  8. Balance98
  9. Direct Free Kicks97
  10. Through Balls97

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 92.5

  • Top Speed ●89
  • Acceleration96
  • Dribbling Speed99
  • Top Speed with Ball92
  • Knock-on & Run80
  • Change of Pace99

Shooting 86.7

  • Finishing ●98
  • Shot Power86
  • Long Shots92
  • Volleys88
  • Curve95
  • Penalties ●79
  • Heading70
  • Direct Free Kicks ●97
  • Shooting Creativity96
  • Acrobatics66

Passing 91.7

  • Short Passing93
  • Long Passing90
  • Through Balls97
  • Crossing85
  • Link-up Play96
  • Vision97
  • Set-Piece Delivery84

Ball Control 91.7

  • Dribbling99
  • Possession99
  • First Touch97
  • Skills & Tricks93
  • Weak Foot65
  • Press Resistance97

Movement 81.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement94
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning93
  • Anticipation92
  • Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 95.5

  • Decision Making97
  • Spatial Awareness97
  • Game Management92
  • Tactical Creativity96

Defending Skill 32.8

  • Defensive Positioning45
  • Marking30
  • Interceptions40
  • Standing Tackle37
  • Sliding Tackle25
  • Offside Trap20

Physical 76.9

  • Strength70
  • Stamina75
  • Agility97
  • Balance98
  • Recovery88
  • Reactions94
  • Hold-up Play70
  • Aerial Duels50
  • Aggression50

Mental 82.8

  • Big-Game Temperament96
  • Leadership85
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration80
  • Determination92
  • Tactical Discipline62

Career 95.8

  • Consistency99
  • Longevity97
  • Achievements99
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty96

Profile

Born
24 June 1987
Height
170 cm
Weight
72 kg
Foot
Left
Career
2004–now
Prime
2009-2019

Club career

  • 2004–2021 Barcelona
  • 2021–2023 Paris Saint-Germain
  • 2023–now Inter Miami

Honours

World Cup 1

2022 Argentina

Ballon d'Or 8

2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2015 · 2019 · 2021 · 2023

European Cup / Champions League 4

2006 Barcelona · 2009 Barcelona · 2011 Barcelona · 2015 Barcelona

Continental title 2

2021 Copa América · 2024 Copa América

League title · La Liga Barcelona 10

2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 2

2021–22, 2022–23

League title · Major League Soccer Inter Miami 1

2025

Club World Cup 3

2009, 2011, 2015

UEFA Super Cup 3

2009, 2011, 2015

Olympic gold medal 1

2008

Copa del Rey 7

2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2020–21

Supercopa de España 7

2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018

Trophée des Champions 1

2022

FIFA World Player of the Year 1

2009

The Best FIFA Men's Player 3

2019, 2022, 2023

UEFA Men's Player of the Year 2

2010–11, 2014–15

UEFA Club Footballer of the Year 1

2008–09

World Cup Golden Ball 2

2014, 2022

European Golden Shoe 6

2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19

Copa América Best Player 2

2015, 2021

Copa América Top Scorer 1

2021

Golden Boy 1

2005

Pichichi Trophy 8

2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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