Lionel Messi has always been praised for his natural talent and is considered by many as the most gifted player in history.
Edmilson, however, points out that while Lionel Messi was outrageously talented, the Barcelona of the early 2000s was not the easiest of teams for a young player to break into.
Edmilson also compares Lionel Messi to the legendary Pele and Diego Maradona. While the Brazilian midfielder is not the first to have made the comparison, he does substantiate his statements and believes that Lionel Messi’s longevity is unique in football history.
Lionel Messi’s patience served him well in the long run
Lionel Messi made his debut for FC Barcelona at the age of 16 in the 2003-2004 season, but had to wait till 2005 for his first goal in the Blaugrana.
The Argentine forward was trying to break into a team with some of the best wingers and strikers in the world. Lionel Messi spent quite a few years on the sidelines watching the likes of Ronaldinho and Eto’o eviscerate Spanish defenses.
Edmilson also lauds Lionel Messi’s former teammates Xavi and Andres Iniesta for having similar values. The Brazilian claims that like Lionel Messi, the Spanish duo was patient and reaped the benefits in the long run.
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While Edmilson left FC Barcelona in 2008, Lionel Messi, Xavi, and Iniesta enjoyed unprecedented success under Frank Rijkaard’s successor Pep Guardiola and are widely considered the three best players in Barcelona’s storied history.
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