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2020 Messi Achievements
For supporters of football club and national team jerseys, recognising a player’s landmark year provides context not only for their on-field legacy but also for the distinctive shirt editions that mark that period
In this article we review the key achievements of Lionel Messi in the calendar year 2020 highlighting his performance, records and awards and situate them in the broader biography of one of the game’s greatest
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Where Messi was by early 2020
Born in Rosario (Argentina) on 24 June 1987, Messi established himself at FC Barcelona, becoming his club’s all-time top scorer in competitive matches. By 2020 he had already compiled an extensive list of individual honours and team trophies
Going into 2020, Barcelona’s 2019-20 campaign had concluded with Messi as the club’s top scorer. The club had finished 2nd in La Liga in that season
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Performance in the calendar year 2020
Messi’s performance in 2020 is best viewed by both club statistics and broader contributions. While not every data point is official from major governing bodies, multiple sources collate his club and combined club-and-country figures
Barcelona, 2019-20 season
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga 2019-20 | 33 | 25 | 20 |
The above corresponds with data indicating that Messi recorded 25 goals and 20 assists in 33 league appearances in the 2019-20 season. Additionally, across all competitions in that season for Barcelona he had 31 goals and 25 assists from 44 apps
Calendar year 2020 – club + country
One source presents the following summary for the calendar year: 48 appearances, 27 goals and 19 assists, yielding a goal-contribution (goals + assists) every 93 minutes. While this figure should be treated with caution , it reflects a high level of output
Major awards and recognitions in 2020
In addition to the raw numbers, Messi’s achievements in terms of awards and honours in 2020 include:
- He was shortlisted for The Best FIFA Men’s Player award for 2020 and finished third
- He was selected in the FIFA FIFPRO Men’s World 11 of 2020
- Although the Ballon d’Or was not awarded in 2020 , Messi had previously and subsequently held the record for most Ballons d’Or
Records and milestones reached around 2020
Messi’s status as one of the most decorated players was enhanced during this period. Notable milestones include:
- He became the first player to score in 16 consecutive seasons of the UEFA Champions League (on 20 October 2020 he scored for Barcelona vs Ferencváros)
- In the 2019-20 La Liga season he equalled the record for assists in a league season (20) previously held by Xavi Hernández
- As part of his overarching career achievements, by 2020 he had already amassed numerous club and individual trophies, making him one of the most decorated players in football history
The significance of 2020 for collectors of jerseys
For fans shopping for club or national-team kits, understanding the context of a player’s performance provides added meaning. The year 2020 stands out for Messi because:
- It marks the tail-end of his long spell at Barcelona before his eventual exit in 2021
- He maintained elite-level output in both goals and assists, demonstrating he was still central to Barcelona’s attacking play
- The presence of 2020 kit editions (Barcelona home, away, third) thus coincide with a player in peak form and at a turning point of his club career
Therefore, if you are browsing for “2020 Messi editions”, the relevance is clear: it’s a jersey bearing the name of a player who was still performing at the highest level, and whose legacy is already firmly established
Summary
Putting it all together, 2020 was not a year of dramatic new silver-ware for Lionel Messi compared with some other years, but it reaffirmed his consistency, record-breaking contributions and elite status. His goal-scoring, assisting and key milestone achievements in this calendar period further cemented his place among the game’s all-time greats
For enthusiasts of club and national team jerseys, the 2020 season represents a meaningful period: owning a Barcelona or Argentina jersey with the name Messi from that era links you to a phase when he remained at the very top of his craft. If you’re interested, browse our complete Messi jersey collection alongside other iconic player shirts