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How many LaLiga titles has Lionel Messi won?
Lionel Messi spent the majority of his career with FC Barcelona in the Spanish top-flight. But how many LaLiga titles has Lionel Messi won? Find out here.
Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in football history. He has over 800 goals for club and country in his professional career. Messi is also second on the list of all-time top scorers in men’s international football. The Argentine superstar has won a record eight Ballon d’Ors and a record 44 trophies in his illustrious career. Messi has also won the European Golden Shoe (Golden Boot) a record six times, all while playing for FC Barcelona.
Now at the tail end of his career, Messi currently features for Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami. Messi joined the club on a free transfer in the summer of 2023, after a two-year stint with Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain. Before that, Messi spent the entirety of his professional career with LaLiga’s FC Barcelona.
Lionel Messi joined FC Barcelona’s academy La Masia at the age of 13 after he and his family relocated to Spain from Argentina. Interestingly, Messi’s first contract with the Blaugrana giants was signed on a napkin. The same napkin was sold for nearly $1 million during an auction in 2024.
Messi made his first appearance for the club on 16 November 2003 in a friendly against Porto. Then Barca manager Frank Rijkaard promoted him to the first team in October 2004. He made his league debut on 16 October 2004 against Espanyol. While his first senior goal came on 1 May 2005 against Albacete, the goal was also famously assisted by Brazilian legend Ronaldinho.
As it is greatly documented in football history, Lionel Messi spent the majority of his career with FC Barcelona in the Spanish top-flight LaLiga. So the question arises, how many LaLiga titles has Lionel Messi won? Here we answer this question.
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Messi made his first LaLiga appearance on 16 October 2004 against Espanyol, while his final appearance in the Spanish top-flight was in a 2-1 loss against Celta Vigo on 16 May 2021 during LaLiga 2020-21 season. During these 17 seasons, Messi played a total of 778 games for the club, scoring 672 goals and won 10 LaLiga titles.
Messi is one of the most successful players in LaLiga history. He is currently second on the list alongside Spanish legend Pirri who also has 10 LaLiga triumphs to his name. Real Madrid's legendary left-winger Paco Gento leads the list with a total of 12 LaLiga titles to his name.
FAQs
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi scored a total of 474 goals in the Spanish top-flight, making him the highest goal scorer in the league’s history. He also is FC Barcelona’s all-time top scorer.
Lionel Messi registered an incredible 193 assists in the Spanish top-flight during his run with FC Barcelona. He also holds the record for most assists in the league’s history.
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