Lionel Messi

His career is distinguished by an unprecedented collection of individual and team honors. Messi holds the record for the most Ballon d'Or awards with eight and is the most decorated player in football history with 45 team trophies. His numerous statistical records include the most goals in a calendar year and the most goals for a single club, underscoring his longevity and prolific scoring ability.

Recently, Messi has been in the news for his ongoing performances in the MLS playoffs. He has been instrumental in leading Inter Miami to the Eastern Conference Final, setting a new playoff record for assists in a single match. Furthermore, his recent appearances have seen him achieve a significant new milestone, becoming the first player to reach 1,300 total goal contributions in his senior career.