Often considered the best player in the world and widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won six Ballon d’Or awards and six European Golden Shoes. The Barcelona star’s perfect game techniques and calm composure have made him the opposition’s worst nightmare. Messi achieved these accolades by continuously performing to a ridiculously high standard. However, all this didn’t come easily served on a platter.

The Argentinian is arguably still the best dribbler in the world. Lionel Messi has completed the highest number of successful dribbles in Europe’s top 5 leagues since 2013/14. Messi has enough composure to remain calm during the big games and not get lured into any altercation with the opposition. He is still passionate and dedicated to the game as he was as a kid. Talent alone is not always enough, but you reach excellence when you merge footballing abilities with an excellent attitude. Lionel Messi’s statistics for Argentina National Team and Barcelona F.C. prove Messi’s great performances over the decade. And all of it is topped with extremely great looks and a killer smile.

Messi has to be a favorite when he is nothing but the best.