So, without further ado, be sure to check out the two players that pipped Messi to the post and the other footballers, both well known and obscure, who have hoovered up silverware since 2000. Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo: Titles / Team honours / Achievements. Meanwhile, it's pretty staggering to think that Neymar is more than halfway to becoming the most decorated footballer in history by the time he's 28 years old... and playing for Paris Saint-Germain. That's because the revered data website compiled a list of the most decorated footballers of the 21st century and Messi came within four trophies of winning, ultimately finishing in third. Often considered the best player in the world and widely regarded as … La Liga. Club World Cup. All Rights Reserved. And of course, shoutout to the players who, sure, haven't been winning titles as prestigious as some of the gongs in Europe, but are still worthy of praise for having been so successful in their field. Lionel Messi with his Ballon d'or trophies. Besides, we're talking about the club's all-time record goalscorer with a staggering 634 strikes and only Xavi is preventing his 731 appearances in Catalonia from all joining the record books. Barcelona, Liverpool, Real Madrid: Which Champions League club has the best home kit? Club World Cup. The Messi vs Ronaldo debate continues to rumble on and although most supporters agree that the Juve star is superior on the international stage, Messi's first trophy might spark a renewed argument. Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward and captains both Spanish club Barcelona and the Argentina national team. Lionel Messi isn't the best player ever, Ronaldinho is - says Gerard Deulofeu, Lionel Messi showed one of the most underrated parts of his game in Bolivia 1-2 Argentina, Fati's incredible highlights for Spain vs Ukraine, Barcelona's post-Suarez starting XI for 2020-21, Messi's in-depth interview after decision to stay, On this day in 2018, Andres Iniesta played his last game for Barcelona at Camp Nou, Lionel Messi set a world record on Japanese TV in 2015, Diego Maradona's weekly routine involved a cocaine binge from Sunday to Wednesday, Lionel Messi fan's perfect response to video of missing chances vs Real Madrid, Ronaldo and Rooney: The 15 most valuable young footballers in 2004, Roberto Carlos: Ronaldo is the greatest of all time, not Lionel Messi or Cristiano, Lionel Messi's angry comments during Argentina vs Bolivia fracas have been lipread, Lionel Messi: Compilation shows some of his best ever goals outside the box, Lionel Messi video shows Pep Guardiola was right about Barcelona star's underrated quality.
Messi Champions League winners’ medals - 4: 2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15 (all with Barcelona) Fifa World Cup tournament records Cristiano Ronaldo World Cup goals
Guinness World Records title for the most goals/year: Most goals scored in FIFA Club World Cup: Most consecutive league matches scored in: Most goals scored in a European Cup season: Most goals scored in a year (national team): Most goals scored in La Liga in a season: Most goals scored in the Supercopa de Espana: 10 goals. Top scorer in international competitions: 64 goals.

But it's another world-class central defender, Ramos, who actually finishes surprisingly far down the rankings despite having won four Champions League titles in just half a decade with Real Madrid. Besides, it can only be good news if you're sharing a list with Messi and although Alves and Iniesta are legends in their own right, we're not sure they can hold a candle to the current Barca skipper. 2012. (AFP Photo) Messi, playing in a team that included Javier Mascherano and Angel di Maria, later described it as his most cherished title. 2015. He has scored 706 senior career goals for club and country and he is also the first player in history to win five and six European Golden Shoes.