As many as 5 facts about Lionel Messi winning the 2022 FIFA best player trophy will be discussed in this article. Tuesday (28/2/2023), Lionel Messi’s individual collection has increased, following his confirmation of being named the best FIFA player in 2022.
The Argentine superstar was chosen after competing with two French stars, Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe. Behind Lionel Messi’s success, there are five interesting facts, what are they?
Here are 5 facts about Lionel Messi winning the 2022 FIFA best player trophy:
- Enter FIFPro XI World 2022
Not only was he chosen as the best player in FIFA 2022. Lionel Messi was also selected as the FIFPro XI World 2022 or the 11 best players in FIFA 2022.
Yes, Lionel Messi is side by side with three other attackers. The three players in question are Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema and Erling Haaland.
- Married with the Best Player of the 2022 World Cup
Then, Lionel Messi’s success in winning this individual title cannot be separated from his successful actions at the 2022 World Cup. Yes, at the 2022 World Cup, Lionel Messi managed to help Argentina win the title.
In addition, at this prestigious event every four years, Lionel Messi also won the title of best player. Practically, La Pulga (nicknamed Lionel Messi) has won the 2022 World Cup best player and 2022 FIFA best player titles.
- Superior to Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema
In fact, Lionel Messi has to compete with two rivals from France to win the title of the best FIFA player in 2022. The two players in question are Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema.
However, Lionel Messi managed to ensure the title after winning the votes from Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema. This achievement proves that La Pulga cannot be underestimated.
- Won 2nd Title Since 2016
The awarding of the FIFA best player award has actually only taken place since 2016. Yes, since then until now, Lionel Messi is known to have won two FIFA best player titles.
Previously, Lionel Messi received the award in 2019. The score of the two titles at the same time equaled the achievements of Cristiano Ronaldo. Just to note, the Portuguese superstar already has the title of FIFA’s best player in 2016 and 2017.
- Won the 7th Title of the World’s Best Player
Lionel Messi’s success in winning the FIFA 2022 best player title adds to his collection of individual titles for the world’s best player title. In total Lionel Messi has won seven titles of the world’s best player.
Lionel Messi now has seven world’s best player trophies. Seven titles with details of FIFA World Player (2009), FIFA Ballon d’Or (2010, 2011, 2012, 2015), and FIFA The Best (2019 and 2022). Of course this achievement is very impressive for a footballer.
