Lionel Messi nicknamed La Pulga (The Flea) terroriseddefences not only in La Liga but the world over and broke the record for mostnumber of goals scored in a calendar year, set by German legend Gerd Mueller in1972.
Brilliant on the ball, sublime finisher and a player of immenseskills, the 25-year-old from Rosario, Argentina, who netted 90 goals (as ofDec19) is also set to add to his impressive haul of silverware a record fourth consecutiveBallon d’Or “ the first man ever to do so. Like all true greats, Messi hasetched his name in history.
