Lionel Messi is the most successful player of all time

Football may only be about 160 years old, and how much longer it will remain popular is anyone’s guess. Yet, some media outlets don’t hesitate to name the greatest players in the sport’s history.

Details: The Spanish publication Marca has declared Lionel Messi as the most successful player of all time. Editors based their assessment largely on the Argentine’s trophy count: 46 club titles and 56 individual honors, including an unprecedented eight Ballon d’Or awards. However, the Argentine forward admitted during the award presentation that he doesn’t track his personal accolades.

Quote: “I don’t keep count of titles. Especially not individual ones. Watching the video was thrilling—so many memories came rushing back. We’ve had tough moments too. Not everything is beautiful. The disappointments helped me grow.

I try to enjoy each day. When the time comes, we’ll see—I don’t like to rush things. I hope I can continue to perform at this level, to feel good and be happy. That’s more important to me than whether I succeed or not,” Messi shared.

Reminder: Previously, Messi, who was not nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, named his own favorite for the award.