Lionel Messi

Soccer

Playing Years: 2004 - present (FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami, Argentina)
Achievements: 8x Ballon d'Or, 2022 FIFA World Cup winner, 4x UEFA Champions League, all-time lead scorer for Barcelona, numerous domestic titles.
Legacy: Blended dribbling, vision and finishing to create a new template for playmaking forwards; admired for sustained brilliance, humility and impact on both club and country.