Messi's professional career at FC Barcelona is marked by numerous achievements and records. Here are the significant milestones from his time at the club.
First Professional Contract
4 February 2004
Messi signed his first professional contract with FC Barcelona, which included an initial buyout clause of €30 million.
Competitive Debut
16 October 2004
Messi made his competitive debut for FC Barcelona at the age of 17.
First Treble and First Ballon d'Or
2008-09
Messi helped Barcelona achieve the first treble in Spanish football and won his first Ballon d'Or at the age of 22.
Record-Breaking Season
2011-12
Messi set La Liga and European records for most goals in a season and became Barcelona's all-time top scorer.
Second Treble and Fifth Ballon d'Or
2014-15
Messi led Barcelona to a historic second treble and won his fifth Ballon d'Or.
Captaincy
2018
Messi assumed the captaincy of FC Barcelona following the departure of Andrés Iniesta.
Sixth Ballon d'Or
2019
Messi won a record sixth Ballon d'Or.
Final Season at Barcelona
2020-21
Messi led Barcelona to victory in the 2021 Copa del Rey final and surpassed Xavi's record for most appearances for the club.
