If a player can then say that the natural successor to Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, but must.
Born in 1987 he signed for Barcelona from Newell's Old Boys in Argentina at the age of 13 years, and since then Messi has dominated for much fame. But its annoying for a series of injuries, would certainly be a Balloon D'Or winner is now.
Lionel Messi
What has always 'Leo' and not as special is his ability to dribble at speed withthe ball under perfect control. Although primarily a wing player, can play more central or less, but regardless of his position when he has the ball at his feet, the fans always expect something special from him.
Since scoring his first league goal for Barca in May 2005, Messi's team has been a talisman for - his humble attitude off the field and has always praised the work of his team-mates and the supporters always hold in the highest esteem.
Lifewas not always easy for Messi, but despite his incredible talent. As a teenager Lionel suffered interference prevents the growth hormone - Barcelona helped persuade him to Spain by paying for his medical treatment. This small stature allowed, ironically, Leo is that center of gravity low, which makes him weave defenses.
national team despite being courted by the Spaniards, Messi has always loved his native land are -E 'state player of the tournament in the Under 20 World Championship in 2005, where he named top scorer. Copa América in 2007 he was elected young player of the tournament. He was not afraid to let her know how desperate he was represented by Argentina for the 2008 Olympics, and although Barcelona initially appeared reluctant to issue ultimately helped him win the gold medal in Argentina - creating the only goal of end of the process.
Play for the nationalhas not always led to success, but. In his international debut against Hungary in 2005, Messi came on in the second half and was later sent off 40 seconds - said to be the defender who had pulled back his shirt to keep his elbow. Then, in the 2006 World Cup, Pekerman, the coach, the fans have been criticized for its apparent reluctance immense Messi was playing, what the Argentines, a disappointing tournament.
And thoseMaradona to? Well, the great man himself has a point of saying that Messi was his natural heritage. And if you want 2007 to see a copy of "Hand of God" The goal then search on YouTube for Messi 'meta' of June - in a derby against Espanyol, I believe you!
While you're there, but I remember that from the finish, raised against Getafe in the Copa del Rey, as the little master the ball and ran through almost the whole teamthe goalkeeper and score. If this does not bring memories of Maradona to be nothing.
Despite the comparisons, Lionel Messi, Maradona is not the second. A modest, sensitive, personally talked plan, Lionel Messi does not seem to find gaps in the gossip. Instead, you just trying to work, to be as good as a football player can be: and this is as good as any player on in the game world.
Lionel Messi is aplay on their own. And he can only get better.
FC Barcelona player - Lionel Messi