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Aug 11, 2021 · He debuted in the first team on November 16, 2003 at 16 years old in a friendly match against Oporto. However, he made his Liga debut one year later, on October 16, 2004, at the 83rd minute against Espanyol. So, Messi played for 16 years in Barça’s first team and spent 21 years in the Catalan city.
Aug 5, 2021 · Oct. 16, 2004 — Messi plays first official match for Barcelona at age 17. May 17, 2006 — Messi wins first Champions League title even tough he misses the final against Arsenal due to injury....
Messi (pictured in 2005) at the age of 18 playing for FC Barcelona, where he played for 17 years. On his 18th birthday, he would sign his first contract as a senior team player, which would be updated three months later to keep him at the club until 2014.
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Seasons at the Club: 2003-2021Appearances: 778Goals: 6723 FIFA Club World Cups (2009, 2011, 2015)4 UEFA Champions League (2005/06, 2008/09, 2010/11, 2014/15)3 UEFA Super Cups (2009/10, 2011/12, 2015/16)10 Spanish leagues (2004/05, 2005/06, 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2012/13, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2017/18, 2018/19)1 Olympic gold (2008)1 Copa América (2021)1 Laureus (2020)1 FIFA World Player (2009)1 The Best FIFA Football Award (2019)2 UEFA Player of the Year (2010/11, 2014/15)Only player to win Ballon d’Or, FIFA World Player, La Liga top scorer and Golden Shoe in same season (2009/10)Player with most Ballons d'OrPlayer with most Golden ShoesPlayer with most Pichichi TrophiesNov 16, 2020 · That day a young Argentine footballer, Leo Messi, just 16 years old, made his debut for Barça's first team in a friendly against Porto. Now, 17 years later, Messi has become the best...
Aug 25, 2020 · Feb. 2001: Messi and his family relocate to Barcelona so he can join La Masia academy. Nov. 16, 2003: At the age of 16, Messi makes his first-team debut in a friendly against Porto.
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6 days ago · Lionel Messi started playing football as a boy and was noticed by clubs on both sides of the Atlantic. When he was 13, his family relocated to Barcelona. He played for FC Barcelona’s under-14 team, quickly graduating through the higher-level teams until his informal debut at age 16 with FC Barcelona in a friendly match.