With several first team players seriously injured, the services of several reserve team players were called upon, and Messi became a regular feature of Barça squads.His breakthrough came in the 2005-06 season, starting with an amazing performance in the Joan Gamper Trophy match against Juventus. Leo Messi's footballing career started in 1995 at Newell's Old Boys, where he played until the year 2000. Watch. When Ronaldo was with Manchester United. 2010/11 •

2017/18 • Condition: Like New. That was my objective and that's how I came out at the start of this season, really up for it.”Messi has seemingly regained his old form in the second half of the current season and has propelled Barcelona to 11 consecutive wins in all competitions. But hamstring problems began to hamper Messi’s numbers in the following season as Barca endured a rare trophyless 2013/14 campaign. 2011/12 • Get the best deals on Lionel Messi 2013 Season Soccer Trading Cards when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. 2011/12 • The league title in 2019 saw the Argentine become the most decorated footballer in FC Barcelona history with 34 trophies to his name.On an individual level Messi has continually broken records throughout his career. 2009 • 2015/16 The flagship Barça school.

Lionel Messi has admitted that he "went through a lot of problems on and off the field" during an unsuccessful 2013-14 season, but is ready to lead Barcelona to success this year. But hamstring problems began to hamper Messi’s numbers in the following season as Barca endured a rare trophyless 2013/14 campaign. The following season the striker was once more vital as the blaugranes claimed the league title with 100 points.In 2014/15 his 56 goals in all competitions laid the foundation for a second treble in the Club’s history. 2008/09 •

Goal against Napoli means the Argentinian has now scored against a record 35 teams in the Champions LeagueThe Argentine striker has a simply phenomenal record at Camp Nou in Champions League second round second leg fixturesSeventh top goalscorer trophy means the Argentinian has equalled the German and Portuguese legendsThe Argentine becomes the first player to win the award seven times, beating Zarra's sixFC Barcelona captain speaks to the media after the game with OsasunaArgentinian sets up 20th Liga goal of the season, matching what Xavi Hernández did in 2008/09The Argentine scores his 700th goal as a professional with a masterful penalty made famous by the Czech footballer in the 1970sPenalty against Atlético Madrid completes his seventh century, counting his 70 goals for Argentina too 2011/12 • In 2011/12 Messi moved past César Rodríguez's record of 232 official goals to become the Club's all-time top goalscorer.

He also scored the goal against Estudiantes that won Barça their first Club World Cup.Messi, as in Rome, played a vital role in the Champions League final at Wembley  in 2011 were scored a scorcher from outside the area to put his team ahead.The season 2011/12 saw Messi again key as Barça claimed the Spanish Super Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Club World Cup and the Copa del Rey. The team has a lot of confidence and we've changed the attitude and drive.“That's why we're playing like we are at the moment, but there is still a long way to go. Last season his average was 1.04 goals per game, he scored 52 goals in 50 club matches. The ultimate record, however, belongs to current Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo who had scored 17 goals for Real Madrid in the 2013-14 season. The 2013–14 La Liga season (known as the Liga BBVA for sponsorship reasons) was the 83rd since its establishment. 2017/18

2017/18 • 2015/16 2010/11 • The league title in 2019 saw the Argentine become the most decorated footballer in FC Barcelona history with 34 trophies to his name.On an individual level Messi has continually broken records throughout his career. The Argentinian also surpassed Luis Figo's all-time La Liga assist record (105).Messi’s individual achievements are also unprecedented: six Ballon d’Or awards, six times Champions League top scorer, six times Golden Shoe winner, six times ‘Pichichi’ (top scorer) in La Liga, Ballon d’Or winner at the 2014 World Cup, FIFA World Player of the Year in 2009 and FIFA The Best winner in 2019.Messi is also captain of the Argentina national side and has played in four World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018), losing in the final in 2014 in Brazil against Germany. 2011/12 • 2009/10 • Match days were drawn on 9 July 2013. He … Messi made spectacular progress at each of the different age levels, climbing through the ranks to Barça C, followed by Barça B and the first team in record time.In the 2003-2004 season, when he was still only 16, Messi made his first team debut in a friendly with Porto that marked the opening of the new Do Dragao stadium.The following championship-winning season, Messi made his first appearance in an official match on October 16, 2004, in Barcelona's derby win against Espanyol at the Olympic Stadium (0-1). 2017/18 • 2011/12 • 2014/15 •