Revealed: Messi’s the most in-form player on planet at 33
Lionel Messi’s performance levels have dropped this season in some quarters, but his statistics would suggest it isn’t the case.
After setting up Ousmane Dembele with a precise pass in behind for the opener against Sevilla, Messi struck his 24th goal of the season in a 2-0 win.
Lionel Messi participou de 30+ gols pela 13ª temporada consecutiva na carreira:
2008/09: 55
2009/10: 58
2010/11: 76
2011/12: 102
2012/13: 75
2013/14: 55
2014/15: 85
2015/16: 64
2016/17: 70
2017/18: 63
2018/19: 70
2019/20: 56
2020/21: 31GOAT. pic.twitter.com/UTLTwdJSKs
— Curiosidades Europa (@CuriosidadesEU) February 27, 2021
Not only did it continue his ridiculous record against Sevilla, it means the six-time Ballon d’Or winner has now been involved in 30+ goals for the 13th consecutive season.
Messi did initially start the season rather slowly by his lofty standards but his form in 2021 has been nothing short of sublime. He’s now scored in every one of his last nine games in La Liga and the Champions League since January 6.
Lionel Messi has now scored in every single one of his last nine LaLiga and UCL games for Barcelona since Jan 6:
⚽️⚽️
⚽️⚽️
⚽️
⚽️
⚽️⚽️
⚽️
⚽️
⚽️⚽️
⚽️Never in doubt. 👽 pic.twitter.com/2Sbs7B2q0W
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) February 27, 2021
Lionel Messi in LaLiga games in 2021:
9 games
12 goals
3 assists
15 goal contributionsThe most in form player on the planet at nearly 34 years of age. Timeless 🐐 pic.twitter.com/OavyXwUInB
— MC (@CrewsMat19) February 27, 2021
In total, the 33-year-old has 14 goals and four assists in all competitions since the turn of the year – completing dispelling the myth that he’s slowing down at this late stage of his incredible career.
Lionel Messi's 2021 (so far):
⚽️ – Goals: 13
🅰️ – Assists: 3
👤 – Matches (all comps): 13
⏱️ – Minutes: 1058Average G/A per match: 1.23.
Averages a G/A every 66.12 minute."Messidependencia" is a term in Spain, and you would think Barcelona are feeling it now more than ever pic.twitter.com/6FJvR2ScgP
— Jonas Giæver (@CheGiaevara) February 27, 2021
Finished lionel messi has the most goals in 2021.
Finished lionel messi is the 2nd highest goal scorer in European top 5 leagues.
Not bad for the finished player. 🐐🐐 pic.twitter.com/jEQkm3Dfna
— . (@grimptinho) February 27, 2021
Lionel Messi – Season 2020/2021:
32 games
24 goals
9 assists33 G+A in 32 games this season. It's crazy how he has been involved in so many goals without a direct goal contribution and he still has the most G+A this season.
The best player in the world by far 🐐 pic.twitter.com/1POhz9wvGT
— TM (@TotalLeoMessi) February 27, 2021
No player in Europe’s top five leagues has scored more goals this year than Messi.
Considering he’s not playing in a great Barcelona side and there’s been constant speculation surrounding his future, it’s not bad at all for a player who is supposedly “not at his best” this term.
Lionel Messi in LaLiga games in 2021:
9 games
12 goals
3 assists
15 goal contributionsThe most in form player on the planet at nearly 34 years of age. Timeless 🐐 pic.twitter.com/OavyXwUInB
— MC (@CrewsMat19) February 27, 2021
Read Also:Iheanacho eyes fourth EPL start for Leicester City against Arsenal
Ahead of the meeting at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Saturday, Sevilla manager Julen Lopetegui, who previously managed Real Madrid, showered Messi with the highest possible praise.
“Barca has, without any doubt, the best player in history: Leo Messi,” the former Spain boss said.