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Born
In Rosario, Argentina -
Moved to Spain at age 13
To join Barcelona, who agreed to pay for his medical treatment because he was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency -
First Contract
He signed his contract on a piece of napkin to play with FC Barcelona to start his career at age 13 -
Competitive Debut
Messi made his competitive debut aged 17 in October 2004 -
FIFA World Youth Championship
At youth level, he won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship -
Youngest Argentine to play and score for his country
Messi became the youngest Argentine to play and score in a FIFA World Cup -
FIFA World Player
Finishing 2007 as a finalists for FIFA World Player of the year award -
Helped Barca achieve the first treble
His first continuous campaign came in the 2008-2009 season, during which helped Barcelona achieve the first three winning trophies in a single season in Spanish football -
Summer Olympics
Finishing the tournament with both the Golden Ball and Golden Shoe, and an Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympic -
FIFA Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player
Messi won the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year award again -
FIFA Ballon d'Or
Won FIFA Ballon d'Or -
Record
Set the La Liga and European records for most goals scored in a single season -
FIFA Ballon d'Or
Won the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or -
Finals
Led Argentina to three consecutive finals -
FIFA Ballon d'Or
Won 2012 Ballon d'Or -
Barcelona's all time Scorer
Barcelona's all time scorer in official competitions -
Argentina
He led Argentina to three consecutive finals: 2014 World Cup -
FIFA Ballon D'or
Won 2015 Ballon d'Or