Lionel Messi: On this day in 2004, the Barcelona legend made his debut

On October 16 in 2004, a youngster named Lionel Messi stepped onto the pitch for the very first time in the Blaugrana jersey against LaLiga side Espanyol. Since that day, the majestic forward has gone on to establish himself as one of the greatest players to have ever graced the game. 15 years down the line, Lionel Messi shows no signs of slowing down as he hopes to help Barcelona successfully defend their LaLiga title. Lionel Messi has 420 goals from 455 appearances for Barcelona and will look to add to that tally over the course of the 2019-20 season. Also Read | La Liga: Lionel Messi Admits He Almost Left Barcelona Five Years Ago On this day in 2004, Argentina youngster Lionel Messi made his Barcelona debut 15 years ago he debuted with the first team ... Today he will receive his sixth #GoldenShoe ✨ The best in history. pic.twitter.com/SVeQLEVosO — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 16, 2019 Also Read | Villarreal Coach Says Barcelona Not Superior Without Lionel Messi Lionel Messi - The undisputed king of FC Barcelona 📅 #OnThisDay in 2004, it all started... 👕 455 matches ⚽️ 420 goals 👟 162 assists 👑 10 #LaLiga titles Today we're celebrating 1⃣5⃣ years since LEO MESSI's debut in #LaLigaSantander! 💙 @FCBarcelona ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0R7Gfb0Voa — LaLiga (@LaLigaEN) October 16, 2019 Lionel Messi is back from injury and raring to go as Barcelona hope to bounce back in their LaLiga campaign over the weekend. The Argentina captain has suffered a string of minor injuries since the start of the 2019-20 season. The iconic forward is hoping to help Barcelona achieve their domestic as well as European goals. Can five-time Ballon d'Or trophy winner Lionel Messi lead Barcelona to the UCL title on one last occasion before he hangs up his boots? Also Read | England's Harry Kane breaks 19-year-old record against Bulgaria Blaugrana great Lionel Messi chooses his favourite match in the FC Barcelona jersey Leo #Messi reveals his favourite match 👇 pic.twitter.com/iQBucBeXva — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) October 9, 2019 Also Read | Tyrone Mings: Aston Villa defender's journey towards England debut

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Lionel Messi: On this day in 2004, the Barcelona legend made his debut

Throwback to when a young Lionel Messi put on the Barcelona jersey for the very first time in his distinguished career against LaLiga side RCD Espanyol.

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