{"product_id":"lionel-messi-1","title":"Lionel Messi","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRecord of 14 IFFHS Trophies – Global Football Legend\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eLionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in football history. Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, the Argentinian forward has captivated multiple generations with his exceptional talent, game vision, and unique ability to turn every action into a moment of genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eThroughout his career, Lionel Messi has accumulated an impressive number of individual accolades, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"838\"\u003ea record 14 trophies awarded by the IFFHS (International Federation of Football History \u0026amp; Statistics)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the highest total ever achieved since the organization's inception in 1987. This series of awards confirms his exceptional influence on world football and his dominance in several major categories of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1gsivp5\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eA Unique Statistical Dominance in Football History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003eLionel Messi has established himself as an absolute benchmark in almost all offensive areas of modern football. A prolific goal scorer, an exceptional play-maker, and an unparalleled dribbler, he dominates international rankings in several statistical categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eAmong his IFFHS accolades, Messi has notably won \u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003efive titles as World's Best International Goal Scorer\u003c\/strong\u003e (2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2022), as well as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003etwo titles as World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer\u003c\/strong\u003e (2011 and 2012). His influence on the game is also reflected in his playmaking performances, which earned him \u003cstrong data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003efive awards as World's Best Playmaker\u003c\/strong\u003e (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003eIn 2022, he also received the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eIFFHS World's Best Player\u003c\/strong\u003e award, as well as a special distinction recognizing his \u003cstrong data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003ehistoric record of 672 goals scored for a single club\u003c\/strong\u003e, playing for FC Barcelona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vcj03v\" data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003eA Legendary Career at the Pinnacle of World Football\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eTrained at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2165\"\u003eFC Barcelona\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lionel Messi achieved one of the most impressive careers in football history there. With the Catalan club, he won numerous major titles and became the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2338\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003eclub's all-time leading scorer\u003c\/strong\u003e, scoring hundreds of goals and contributing to one of the most dominant periods in European football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eHis unique playing style, based on exceptional technical mastery, extraordinary game vision, and an ability to dribble in the tightest spaces, has allowed him to leave his mark on modern football history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eAt the international level, Messi also became the leader of the Argentinian national team, with whom he won several major titles and confirmed his status as an emblematic figure in world football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hlknfl\" data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003eA Global Football Icon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003eThanks to his unique talent, consistency at the highest level, and historic performances, Lionel Messi is now considered by many observers as \u003cstrong data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3165\"\u003ethe greatest player in football history\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3398\"\u003eHis \u003cstrong data-start=\"3172\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003e14 IFFHS trophies\u003c\/strong\u003e, a world record, perfectly illustrate his exceptional influence on the game and his dominance in the various dimensions of modern football: goals, assists, creativity, and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3400\" data-end=\"3517\"\u003eLionel Messi will forever remain one of the most iconic and admired figures in sports history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1hqw7je\" data-start=\"3519\" data-end=\"3543\"\u003eProducts available\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3689\"\u003eDiscover the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003eofficial IFFHS LEGEND editions dedicated to Lionel Messi\u003c\/strong\u003e, celebrating one of the greatest players in football history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ma boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56110701412678,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/6667\/5526\/files\/LIONELMESSIIFFHSVIGNETTERONDE0326.png?v=1772807695","url":"https:\/\/iffhs-legend.com\/en\/products\/lionel-messi-1","provider":"IFFHS LEGEND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}