THE GREATEST CLUB ERA
MESSI AT
BARCELONA
A LEGACY THAT LASTS FOREVER
2004 -2021
17 Seasons.One Legendary Number 10 . An Eternal
story.
FC BARCELONA . THE NUMBER 10. THE LEGACY
09
Appearances
01
Goal
17
Years Old
CHAPTER - 01 | THE FIRST STEP
THE BEGINNING
2004 - 2005
In the summer of 2004, a young Lionel Messi was preparing to begin a journey that would change the history of football. On 16 October 2004, at just 17 years old, he made his official first-team debut for FC Barcelona against Espanyol.
What followed was only the beginning of something extraordinary. On 1 May 2005, Messi scored his first official senior goal for Barcelona against Albacete, assisted by Ronaldinho. A young talent had taken his first steps towards becoming one of the greatest footballers the world had ever seen.
The story of Number 10 had begun.
"Every legend has a beginning.
this was his."
25
Appearances
08
Goal
03
Assist
MOMENTS THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
LA LIGA
2005 - 2006 WINNER
CHAPTER - 02 | THE RISE BEGINS
THE WORLD BRGINS TO NOTICE
2005 - 2006
The 2005–06 season marked a major turning point in Lionel Messi’s young Barcelona career. At just 18 years old, he began to establish himself as an important member of Frank Rijkaard’s first team, showing the world glimpses of the extraordinary talent that was beginning to emerge.
He scored eight goals in 25 official appearances, including his first UEFA Champions League goal against Panathinaikos in November 2005. His performances against Chelsea in the Champions League round of 16 further announced his arrival on the European stage.
Barcelona went on to win both La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. Although an injury kept Messi out of the Champions League final against Arsenal, he had already played an important part in the team’s European journey.
It was no longer just a promising beginning. The rise of a future legend was underway.
02 November 2005
Messi scores his first Champions League goal against Panathinaikos in a 5–0 Barcelona victory.
Barcelona wins the Champions League final against Arsenal. Messi misses the final through injury.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
2005 - 2006 WINNER
"The World had witnessed the beginning.
The best was still to come."
36
Appearances
17
Goal
03
Assist
CHAPTER 03 | THE ERA OF A SUPERSTAR
THE WORLD BEGINS TO BELIVE
2006 - 2007
At just 19 years old, Lionel Messi was no longer simply Barcelona’s promising young talent. The 2006–07 season became the moment he announced himself as one of football’s most extraordinary rising stars. Wearing the number 19 shirt, Messi combined incredible speed, close control and fearless creativity to produce performances that would remain unforgettable.
On 10 March 2007, he delivered one of the greatest performances of his early career. Against Real Madrid at the Camp Nou, Messi scored all three of Barcelona’s goals in a thrilling 3–3 El Clásico draw. It was his first senior hat-trick for the club, and his dramatic last-minute equaliser made the night unforgettable.
Just weeks later, on 18 April 2007, he produced another moment of football history. Against Getafe in the Copa del Rey semi-final, Messi collected the ball near the halfway line, dribbled past several defenders and the goalkeeper, and scored a breathtaking solo goal that reminded the world of Diego Maradona’s famous 1986 World Cup goal.
Barcelona’s season ended without the major league or European titles, but Messi’s individual performances had changed everything. The young number 19 was becoming a global superstar.
This was the season when a future legend began to look unstoppable.
Greatest Moments
10 MARCH 2007 — THE FIRST CLÁSICO HAT-TRICK
Messi scored all three goals in Barcelona's 3–3 draw against Real Madrid.
18 APRIL 2007 — THE MARADONA-LIKE GOAL
An unforgettable solo run against Getafe in the Copa del Rey semi-final.
SUPERCOPA DE ESPANA
2006
Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup
• La Liga — 2nd Place
• UEFA Champions League — Round of 16
• Copa del Rey — Semi-final
