RWArgentinaLionel Messi
Biography
Lionel Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine forward widely regarded as the greatest of all time, holding the records for most goals for a single club (672 for Barcelona), most goals in La Liga (474), and most goal contributions in World Cup history (21). His 2022 WC campaign — 7 goals, 3 assists, Golden Ball — finally delivered the one trophy that had eluded him.
Career Achievements
- ▸FIFA World Cup 2022
- ▸Copa América 2021
- ▸Ballon d'Or ×8
- ▸Champions League ×4 (Barcelona)
- ▸La Liga ×10
Playing Style
Free-roaming right winger who drops into half-spaces, creates through precise dribbling from a low centre of gravity, and delivers elite through balls and set-piece delivery from the left.
WC 2026 Outlook
At 38 this is almost certainly Messi's final World Cup — for millions of fans, watching him play one last time is the defining storyline of the tournament.
EA FC 26 Attributes
World Cup Record
5
Tournaments
26
Appearances
13
Goals
8
Assists
WC Awards
- ★ World Cup Winner 2022
- ★ 8 Ballon d'Or awards
- ★ Best Young Player 2006
EA Rating History
National Team
Argentina