Messi comparison with four World Football Legend

Lionel Messi turns 26 years old on Monday (24.06.13). Hard to deny if Messi was transformed into the best player in the world today, even throughout history. To know the greatness of Messi, then compared to four players deserve legendary football world at the age of 26 years.

Angelo Di Stefano, Pele, Johan Cruyff and Diego Maradona in the list of legendary players that can examined. The difference is, these four names are considered as the best moment of his career ending. In contrast to Messi.

Di Stefano 38-year-old while collecting 49 goals in European competitions. While Messi has scored 59 goals. Di Stefano won its first Champions League title at the age of 29 years and won four other titles in the next year. While Messi has collected three titles at the age of 26 years.

then what about comparisons with Pele? The Brazilian legend and won a second title in the Libertadores Cup final at the age of 22 years. While Messi won the first Champions League trophy at the age of 22 and the third at the age of 24 years. Pele has benefits, has collected three World Cup trophy.

third best is Cruyff. She won the title of best player for the third time at the age of 27 years. While Messi has won 4 titles in age now. The Dutch legend scored 60 goals in 180 official games with the club and national team. While last season alone, Messi's 72 goals overall print.

Fourth is Maradona who won the 1986 World Cup. Maradona never won a Champions League trophy. Messi meanwhile already surpassed his goal in the national team with 35 goals, while Maradona's 34 goals. (M)