Lionel Messi is to many the greatest soccer player of all time, and it’s hard not to make a case for him. Messi has won seven Ballon d'Or awards, was a FIFA World Cup Golden Ball prize winner in 2014, and has conquered LaLiga’s Pichichi Trophy eight times as the league’s top scorer. Messi has won league titles, international trophies, Olympic gold, and intercontinental titles. Here are all the championships Lionel Messi has won in his career for his teams.
Lionel Messi has won a total of 45 titles in his illustrious career. The Argentine has won five titles with Argentina, including four at the senior level and two at the youth level. At PSG and Inter Miami, Messi has won one title with each team. Leo shone at Barcelona, where he won 35 titles.
When it comes to individual awards Messi has won the FIFA World Player of the Year in 2009, the Best FIFA Men’s Player in 2019, and LaLiga’s Best Player on six occasions. Messi’s biggest prizes individually have been his eigth Ballon d'Or/FIFA Ballon d'Or.
Messi has been a goalscorer, assist provider, leader, and record breaker for both club and country. Messi is Barcelona’s and Argentina’s all-time leading scorer, but not only that: the Argentine magician is also the leading scorer in LaLiga history! All these titles and accolades truly have made Lionel Messi one of the best soccer players of all time, if not the best.
Lionel Messi has won six championships with Argentina, four at the senior level and two at the youth level. In every one of those championships, Messi was a main part of Argentina’s triumph.
Lionel Messi was a key player in winning the Copa America in the United States in 2024, where he played five matches and scored a goal against Canada. His presence was marked by injuries. Initially, he missed the match against Peru due to a right quadriceps injury, and in the final against Colombia, he had to leave the field due to a right ankle sprain.
In his fifth World Cup as a professional, Messi won the World Cup in Qatar with Argentina. His presence was crucial for the champion team, scoring seven goals in the tournament (including one in the final).
It was Argentina’s 3-0 win over Euro Cup winners Italy in the Finalissima played at Wembley where the Copa America winners defeated the European champions. Messi did not score in the match but was a huge pest for the Italian defense.
This was Lionel Messi’s first major championship with Argentina after a 1-0 win over Brazil in the final. For Messi it was a huge weight lifted off his shoulders as he finally won a title with his national team at the senior level. It is important to note that this championship was won on Brazilian soil, which made it even sweeter for Messi and the team.
In the Beijing Olympics Argentina defeated Nigeria in the final, with a goal by Angel di Maria and thus winning their second Olympic gold medal in four years.
Messi first won a youth championship for Argentina at the U-20 World Cup in 2005. He played on that team with Sergio Agüero, Pablo Zabaleta, and Fernando Gago.
At Barcelona it was another story, Lionel Messi won many titles with the Catalan giants, over 30, in a total of 35 championships. Not only did Messi win titles at FC Barcelona, he was a part of the team many consider the best of all time during 2009-2014 leaving Real Madrid in the dust.
Messi’s Barcelona titles breakdown as follows:
Messi was able to defeat great teams like Manchester United, Arsenal, and Juventus on the way to the UEFA Champions League. In the FIFA Club World Cup Barcelona defeated Estudiantes, River Plate, and Santos to claim the best team in the world prize.
Messi won three titles with Paris Saint-Germain. Regarding long championships, he won Ligue 1 in 2021-22 and 2022-23 with the Parisian team. Additionally, he secured the 2022 Trophée des Champions.
In 2023, Messi won the Leagues Cup, delivering an iconic performance where he scored ten goals in just seven matches. He scored against Cruz Azul, Atlanta United (2), Orlando City (2), FC Dallas (2), Charlotte FC, Philadelphia Union, and Nashville. It was his first full tournament with the Herons.
Ballon d'Or: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023
FIFA World Player of the Year/FIFA Ballon d'Or/The Best FIFA Men's Player: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2022, 2023
European Golden Shoe: 2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19
FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2014, 2022
FIFA World Cup Silver Boot: 2022
FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2009, 2011
FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Ball: 2005
FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Boot: 2005
UEFA Club Footballer of the Year: 2008–09
UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award: 2010–11, 2014–15
UEFA Champions League top scorer: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2018–19
Copa América Golden Ball: 2015, 2021
Copa América Golden Boot: 2021
La Liga Best Player: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19
Pichichi Trophy: 2009−10, 2011–12, 2012−13, 2016–17, 2017−18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21
Laureus World Sportsman of the Year: 2020, 2023
Ballon d'Or Dream Team: 2020
FIFA FIFPRO World 11: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Argentine Sportsperson of the Year: 2011, 2021, 2022, 2023
Argentine Footballer of the Year: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Be it at Barca or Argentina or now with Paris Saint Germain, Messi is a magnet for success. He has been a part of nearly 40 championships with his three teams, and has left teams like Real Madrid, Brazil, Manchester United, and Arsenal in the dust. Lionel Messi is a born winner.
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