Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers to have ever lived, if not the greatest. And his statistics over the past eight seasons at the Nou Camp are beyond shocking.
La Pulga, as he is commonly referred to by his fans, scored a brace as Barcelona took on Valencia in La Liga on Saturday. And the brace was just a drop of ink into the oceans of goals he has been scoring for the Catalan club for his entire career. This season alone, he has done this....
Lionel Messi for Barcelona across all competitions this season:
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 19, 2017
40 games
41 goals
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Then the shocking part is when you analyse his performance over the past eight seasons at Barcelona. You'll realize that Leo has scored a minimum of 40 goals in eight seasons at the club. In a world where many footballers struggle to hit 20 goals a season, you understand why Leo is a cult figure.
Lionel Messi has scored 40+ goals in:
— bet365 (@bet365) March 19, 2017
2009-10
2010-11
2011-12
2012-13
2013-14
2014-15
2015-16
2016-17
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And Diego Alves is the goalkeeper who has conceded the most goals from Lionel Messi (20).
RT if you feel for Diego Alves.
Lionel Messi now has 20 career goals against him, more than any other goalkeeper.
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