Leo Messi

Lionel Messi, known to his friends as "Leo," discovered his passion for football on the streets of Rosario, his hometown. As a teenager, news of his incredible talent reached Europe, and he was invited to try out for FC Barcelona's youth academy. He was signed, and the club agreed to cover the medical costs for his growth hormone deficiency treatment. When he moved to Barcelona, ​​he quickly felt at home. He joined the first team and, over the next seventeen years, scored more than 600 goals for Barça, winning thirty-five trophies. He has won four titles with the Argentine national team, including the 2012 World Cup. He is considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time: he has received more Ballon d'Or awards than anyone else and has won the FIFA World Player of the Year award twice.