Why Real Madrid Legends Deem Messi the Greatest

Lionel Messi has been universally praised by players around the world, both opponents and teammates alike. He is widely seen as one of the greatest players of his generation, if not of all time. His playing ability is second to none, with exceptional dribbling and shooting from long range. Messi also has admirers all over the world and many fans on betway who are usually betting for him to score. But what makes him stand out from the rest? What has earned him the admiration of even Real Madrid legends? Let’s take a closer look and find out.

La Liga Titles Won

Lionel Messi is one of the most successful footballers of all time, with a trophy count of 42 for both club and country. He ranks second only to Dani Alves in terms of the number of trophies won by a single player. Messi’s impressive career began with Barcelona in the 2004-05 season where he won La Liga and Supercopa de Espana as a 17-year-old.  Throughout his time with Barcelona, Messi won an astounding 10 La Liga titles, solidifying his place as one of the greatest players in the sport.

Karim Benzema, a Madrid striker, and Ballon d’Or winner, expressed his admiration for Messi, stating that anyone who criticizes the Argentine superstar lacks an understanding of football. According to Benzema, when discussing Messi, one must also talk about football as the two are inextricably entwined. This shows just how greatly Messi is regarded as both a player and an individual in the football world.

Goals Scored in El Clasico 

Lionel Messi’s remarkable goal-scoring record for both club and country speaks for itself. With an incredible 796 goals in 1008 appearances, he has proven time and time again that he is a force to be reckoned with on the field. One of the most notable fixtures in Messi’s career has been the El Clasico, where Barcelona and Real Madrid compete for the top spot in La Liga. In 46 appearances against Real Madrid, Messi has scored an impressive 26 goals. 

These statistics show just how dominant Messi has been in his career. His incredible dribbling skills and goal-scoring ability have earned him recognition as one of the greatest players of all time, with even Real Madrid’s legendary center-back Sergio Ramos acknowledging his greatness. The consistency with which Messi has found the back of the net, even against such a strong rival, is a testament to his skill and ability as a player.

Most Ballon d’Ors won

Lionel Messi has set a record by winning the most Ballon d’Or awards in history. At just 22 years old, he won his first Ballon d’Or and FIFA World Player of the Year award while playing for Barcelona, with the largest voting margin in the award’s history. Messi has won the award a staggering seven times, solidifying his status as one of the greatest footballers of all time.

Messi’s professional rival, Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo, has only won the Ballon d’Or five times and recognizes Messi as a worthy competitor. The recent win in the Qatar World Cup has put Messi back in the spotlight and Betway has him as the favorite to win the 2023 Ballon d’Or. If he wins, then he would become the first player to win the award a record-breaking eight times.

Conclusion

The greatest of all time debate has always raised eyebrows everywhere. With each passing time, Lionel Messi is cementing his legacy as an all time legend with outstanding record breaking performances. Now that only a few years are left on his career, it is hard to tell which route he will take but one thing for sure is that he will always be great.