Lionel Messi

 Lionel Messi is considered to be the best player in the world because of the way he plays the beautiful game. He has 4 Ballon d'Or (footballer of the year award)  trophies to his  name. In 2012, he set a record with most goals scored in a calender year. He's an iconic superstar. 

Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina.  Lionel Messi's footballing career started in 1995 at Newell's Old Boys, where he played until the year 2000. At the age of 13, Lionel Messi moved to Spain after FC Barcelona agreed to pay for his hormone deficiency treatment. Hormone deficiency is a medical condition that is caused by problems in the pituitary gland. The body does not produce enough growth hormone.

Messi made spectacular progress at each of the different age levels. He made his way through Barcelona C squad and Barcelona B. He made it in the first team in record time. Many were amazed by this youngster.

In the 2004-2005 season, Messi made his debut against Porto in a friendly. He was only 16 at that time. He was the first Barcelona player to score a goal at this young age. That same year, he led Argentina to the title in the under-20 world cup.

As time went by, Lionel Messi improved and progressed. He grew 5 feet 7 inches. He played like the legend known as Diego Maradona. He once scored a goal against Getafe that was almost identical to the goal Maradona scored against England in the world cup. He started his run (Messi) from the half way line making his way through the Getafe Players to score one of the best goals in history.

Lionel Messi is a wonderful player. He's also a humble person. I believe that he will be the best player that ever lived.