SOCCER IN 100 SECONDS
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P L A Y E R O F T H E W E E K , 01/2013
Lionel Messi (25) FC Barcelona
*June 24, 1987 in Santa Fe/Argentina
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The outstanding Argentinian Superstar – still humble – scored 2012
with 91 goals an all-time Guinness World Records title in a calendar year
breaking the margin of legendary Germany and Bayern München striker Gerd Müller.
The ‘Bomber’:”My record stood for 40 years and now the best player in the world
has broken it, and I’m delighted for him. He is an increcible player, gigantic!”
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‘La Pulga’ played 69 games to get 91 goals: 80 with his left, 8 with his right and 3 headers including 14 penalties.
Gerd Müller scored 1972 in 60 games 85 goals.
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all about Lionel Andres Messi
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nickname: La Pulga
position: offensive player
club: FC Barcelona
date of birth: June 24, 1987
place of birth: Rosario/Argentina
nationality: Argentinian with Spanish Passport
height: 169 cm
weight: 67 Kg
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career:
1992-1995: Grandoli FC/Argentina
1995-2000: Newell’s Old Boys/Argentina
2004- FC Barcelona/Spain 231 matches, 195 goals
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honours:
76 caps, 31 goals for Argentina
International debut in Budapest:
17.08.2005: Hungary vs Argentina 1:2
2005: FIFA World Cup U-17 Champion
5x Spanish Champion 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011
5x Spanish Supercup Winner 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011
3x UEFA Champions League Winner 2006, 2009, 2011
2008: Olympic Gold Medal
2x Spanish Cup Winner 2009, 2012
2x UEFA Supercup Winner 2009, 2011
2x FIFA Club World Cup Champion 2009, 2011
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awards:
2x Argentina’s Footballer of The Year 2005, 2007
3x World Player of The Year 2009, 2010, 2011
2009: Europe’s Player of The Year
2011: UEFA Europe’s Best Player
2x Golden Ball FIFA Club World Cup Championship 2009, 2011
2011: Argentina’s Sportsman of The Year
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Topscorer:
FIFA World Cup U-17
4x UEFA Champions League 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
2x Primera Division in Spain 2010, 2012
2x UEFA Golden Shoe 2010, 2012
2012: all-time Guiness World Records title for 91 goals in a calendar year