Argentina · Forward
LMLionel Messi
7 WC 2026 goals Argentina
Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner captaining the defending champions. — Widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever, Messi led Argentina to the 2022 world title and returns as defending champion — sharing the 2026 Golden Boot race.
Forward
Position
Argentina
National team
Inter Miami
Club
7
WC 2026 goals
Silverware
Honours
2022 FIFA World Cup 8× Ballon d'Or Copa América 2021 & 2024 4× UEFA Champions League
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Career at a glance
ClubMiami
PositionForward
National teamARG
Debuts for Barcelona2004
First Ballon d'Or; begins a deca…2009
Wins Copa América — his first se…2021
Lifts the World Cup in Qatar2022
Defending-champion captain at a …2026
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The journey
Career timeline
- 2004Debuts for Barcelona
- 2009First Ballon d'Or; begins a decade of dominance
- 2021Wins Copa América — his first senior international trophy
- 2022Lifts the World Cup in Qatar
- 2026Defending-champion captain at a record-equaling sixth World Cup