Is Messi a goalkeeper or a defender?

Lionel Messi is neither a goalkeeper nor a defender, but a striker.

Lionel Messi: Born on June 24th, 1987, Argentine footballer, professional striker, now plays for Barcelona Football Club. Messi joined the Barcelona Club in 2000. In 2005, the Argentine youth team won the World Youth Championship, and Messi won the Golden Globe Award and the Golden Boot Award. On April 18, 2007, Messi copied Diego Diego Maradona's five World Cup goals against Getafe in the semi-final of the King's Cup. At the end of 2009, he was elected European Footballer and World Footballer. In the 2008-2009 season, Messi led the team to win the La Liga championship, the King's Cup and the Champions League. 20 1 1, Messi won the first FIFA Golden Globe Award and also won the European Footballer of the Year. In 20 13, he won the European Golden Boot trophy for the third time with 46 league goals. On 20 14, Messi participated in the 20 14 World Cup in Brazil with Argentina.

On August 27th, 20 15, the draw ceremony for the UEFA Champions League group match and the award ceremony for the best player in Europe were held in grimaldi Convention Center in Monte Carlo, and Messi won the best player in Europe.

20 16 65438+ 10/2, Messi won the FIFA Golden Globe Award in 20 15, winning a record five times.

In June of 20 16, Messi officially announced his withdrawal from the Argentine national team after losing three consecutive finals (20 14 World Cup, 20 15 America's Cup and 20 16 America's Cup). On August 13, Messi officially returned to the Argentine national team.

201710/kloc-0 was selected as the best team of FIFA20 17 on October 24th.