Messi Ballon d'Ors at Barca
Six Ballon d'Ors at Barcelona, including four consecutive wins.
Lionel Messi won the Ballon d'Or six times during his time at Barcelona: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, and 2019. His four consecutive wins from 2009 to 2012 remain an unmatched feat. The 2009 award made him the second-youngest winner at age 22, after Ronaldo Nazário who won at age 21 in 1997.
Quick Facts
- Player
- Lionel Messi
- Club
- FC Barcelona
- Years won
- 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019
- Role
- Forward; Attacking Midfielder
- Status
- Retired from Club
Lore & Background
Messi's six Ballon d'Or wins at Barcelona include his historic four consecutive titles (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) and later triumphs in 2015 and 2019. He was part of the MSN attacking trio alongside Neymar and Luis Suárez, and together they completed the continental treble in 2014–15.
Reader's Guide
Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. His Ballon d'Or streak from 2009 to 2012 remains unmatched. He was also part of the Barcelona team that won the treble in 2014–15.
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