| Player details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Lionel Messi |
| Age | 22 |
| Club | Barcelona |
| Position | Attacking Midfielder |
| Squad No | 10 |
| Born | Rosario, Argentina |
| Height | 1.69m |
| Player rating | 5.0 (what is this?) |
| Competition | Team | Apps | G | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly Match | Barcelona | 0 (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Group F | Barcelona | 4 (0) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Spanish Primera Liga | Barcelona | 6 (1) | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| FIFA World Cup South American Qualifying | Argentina | 4 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
30th October 2009
Lionel Messi is in line to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award after being named in the shortlist.
20th October 2009
Cristiano Ronaldo has tipped Barcelona forward Lionel Messi to win the 2009 Ballon d'Or award.
18th October 2009
Lionel Messi is the leading contender among the 30-strong list of nominees for the Ballon d'Or award.
14th October 2009
Barcelona have rejected FIFPro's claim that Lionel Messi's new contract extension contravenes Fifa rules.
5th October 2009
Barca legend Johan Cruyff says offering stars long-term deals is not good for the player or the club.
23rd September 2009
Argentina star Lionel Messi insists he has a 'fantastic' working relationship with Diego Maradona.