After winning FIFA World Cup with Argentina, fans are sure that Messi has won everything he could and etched his name into the history book as one of the greatest ever but there’s one trophy he’s never won
Despite having won 42 titles throughout his career and having won almost every competition he has played in, Messi is yet to win Coupe de France with PSG. However, he will have has chance to win the trophy in 2022-23 season as PSG are still alive in the competition and considered overwhelming favorites to win it.
Which major trophy has Lionel Messi never won in his football career
How many trophies has Lionel Messi won in his professional footballer career?
Argentinean star Lionel Messi ultimately won the World Cup thanks to his outstanding play in Qatar. Messi, who is 35 years old, scored in every round of the tournament’s knockout stages and contributed seven goals overall to the cause. Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball as the best player in the competition despite a fierce competition with Kylian Mbappé.
After years of success with FC Barcelona, Messi ultimately found success with his Argentina National Team and led them to multiple prestigious trophies like the Copa America, the Finalissima, & the World Cup in less than two years. Following his strong trophy-laden run, Messi has now accumulated 42 titles in his career as a professional footballer and fans believe there isn’t any competition, which hasn’t been conquered by Messi.
In the below table, we examine the list of trophies won by Lionel Messi throughout his glorious career:
Team | Tournament | Year |
Barcelona | La Liga | 2004–05, 2005–06, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18, 2018–19 |
Copa del Rey | 2008–09, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2020–21 | |
Supercopa de España | 2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2016, 2018 | |
UEFA Champions League | 2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2014–15 | |
UEFA Super Cup | 2009, 2011, 2015 | |
FIFA Club World Cup | 2009, 2011, 2015 | |
PSG | Ligue 1 | 2021–22 |
Trophée des Champions | 2022 | |
Argentina | FIFA World Cup | 2022 |
Copa América | 2021 | |
CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions | 2022 |
Know the only trophy unconquered by Lionel Messi and his list of individual honors
Throughout his career with Barcelona, Messi managed to conquer every tournament he participated including UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, La Liga, Copa Del Rey, FIFA Club World Cup, & Super Copa de Espana. Following his move to PSG, he continued to win many trophies including Ligue 1 and French Super Cup. However, only one tournament is yet to be conquered by Messi and it is the Coupe de France.
After winning the FIFA World Cup, Messi is considered overwhelming favorite to pick an eighth Ballon d’Or and with PSG still alive in UEFA Champions League and Ligue 1 title race, it seems destined for Messi to finish the year as undoubtedly best player. Additionally, Messi will attempt to win Coupe de France during 2022-23 season and complete his collection of titles.
In the below table, we examine the list of individual honors won by Lionel Messi throughout his glorious career:
Award | Year |
Ballon d’Or/FIFA Ballon d’Or | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 |
FIFA World Player of the Year | 2009 |
The Best FIFA Men’s Player | 2019 |
European Golden Shoe | 2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19 |
FIFA World Cup Golden Ball | 2014, 2022 |
FIFA World Cup Silver Boot | 2022 |
FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball | 2009, 2011 |
FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Ball | 2005 |
FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Boot | 2005 |
Copa América Best Player | 2015, 2021 |
Copa América Top Goalscorer | 2021 |
La Liga Best Player | 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15 |
Pichichi Trophy | 2009−10, 2011–12, 2012−13, 2016–17, 2017−18, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21 |
Laureus World Sportsman of the Year | 2020 |
Argentine Footballer of the Year | 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
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