Is Messi the greatest of all time?

So has the one whether or not Messi is the best of all time. The answer to that question is simple: Yes. Lionel Messi is the best men's soccer player of all time. Winning the World Cup cemented that part of his legacy but he never really needed it.

Why is Messi considered the greatest of all time?

Teamwork. While strong cases can be made for the other players in the running for the G.O.A.T. title, one factor gives Messi the edge above the rest – teamwork. The Argentinian playmaker has forged several successful link-ups with his teammates during his career including Ronaldinho, Andres Iniesta and Xavi.

Who is better Messi or Pele?

The Argentine has scored more World Cup goals - 13 - than his two rivals, though he's played more games. Pele hit 12 goals at the World Cup and Ronaldo has notched eight times. Pele's ratio, though, sees him come out on top again; 0.86 compared to Messi on 0.5 and Ronaldo on 0.36.

Is Maradona better than Messi?

Jan 17 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, Argentina's World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni has said.

Where does Messi rank all time?

#1 Lionel Messi (Argentina) - seven-time Ballon d'Or winner. The Copa America triumph cemented Lionel Messi's place as the greatest player of all time.

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Is Mbappe better than Messi?

Mbappe tops the league scoring charts with 13 goals and Messi is tied with PSG teammate Neymar for the most assists (10). Mbappe is co-top scorer in the Champions League with seven goals, while Messi again heads the assists chart with four.

Who is better Messi or Pele or Maradona?

Just who is the greatest? Pele, who died on Thursday, and the two Argentines all won the sport's greatest prize -- the World Cup -- and were undoubtedly the kings of their eras. -- Pele played in four World Cups, winning three times, a record not yet beaten and giving him one more than Maradona and Messi combined.

Who is better Ronaldo or Maradona?

Everything that we've gone over so far points us in this direction – Cristiano Ronaldo is the greatest footballer from these three, and perhaps in the history of the game.

Who is more popular than Messi?

Lionel Messi was more popular than Cristiano Ronaldo in several countries in 2022, with the Argentinian icon having a net popularity of 76 percent in Brazil. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo had a higher favorability rating in the United States and Australia.

Who is king of football now?

Sunil Chhetri is regarded as the God of football in India. As of 24 March 2023, he has scored 85 goals in 133 international appearances.

Who is goat cr7 or Messi?

Messi lays claim to both records, having won the Ballon d'Or seven times and the Best FIFA Men's Player award (formerly the FIFA World Player of the Year) six times. Ronaldo has won each award five times. The pair have monopolized these awards for well over a decade.

Who is faster than Messi?

Cristiano Ronaldo is considered to be the fastest player in the world, while Lionel Messi is known for his speed and dribbling ability.

Is Neymar better than Messi?

Who is the better player? Messi no doubt, but Neymar does come close, however not too close. Messi turns 35 this year and Neymar turns 30. Messi is in the twilight of his career while Neymar is in his prime.

Who has more golden boots Messi or Ronaldo?

Lionel Messi is the all time record winner of the award, having won it six times overall. He also holds the record for most goals and most points in a single season (50 and 100 respectively, in 2011–12). Cristiano Ronaldo is second on the all time list, having won four Golden Shoes, as well as two consecutively.

Is Messi No 1 football player?

Lionel Messi has been crowned the world's best male footballer at FIFA's annual award ceremony in Paris, in recognition for inspiring Argentina to World Cup glory in Qatar in December.

Is Messi still one of the best players in the world?

The stats show Lionel Messi is the best soccer player again.

Which country has most fans for Messi?

In fact, Messi's reach is 300 million greater than the population of the countries he played in as a player: Argentina (45.8 million), Spain (47.3 million) and France (67.5 million) - a total of 160.6 million. Messi's fans outnumber the entire population of the South American continent (439 million).

Who does Maradona think is the best player of all time?

Even Maradona thought Pele was the greatest soccer player of all time | Marca.

Who does Maradona think is the best player?

Diego Maradona: "Ronaldo is the greatest striker of all-time. Without injuries, he would've been the best player of all-time, I have absolutely no doubt about this. He would've made the world forget about me and Pele."