2021 Messi Achievements

For fans of club and national-team jerseys, knowing a player’s key year enriches the meaning of the shirt edition you wear. In this article we examine the major achievements of Lionel Messi in the calendar year 2021 covering his club transition, statistical output, awards, international triumphs and how that relates to jersey-collecting

If you’re interested in owning a jersey from that season in Messi’s career, you might explore the Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain kits on our site. For example, check out the official Barcelona kits on jerseys4pro or our national-team collection featuring Argentina

Background: Setting the scene for 2021

Born in Rosario on 24 June 1987, Lionel Messi had by 2021 already established himself as arguably one of the greatest footballers in history. He spent his entire senior club career at FC Barcelona until the summer of 2021, setting numerous records for the club and in European football

Prior to 2021 he had won the Ballon d’Or six times and amassed a list of individual honours and team trophies. According to Wikipedia’s compiled list of achievements, he had already won the Copa América in 2021  and many major club titles

The year 2021 was thus pivotal: it saw the end of his long service at Barcelona, a high-profile move to Paris Saint Germain F.C.  in France, and his first senior international trophy with Argentina. These factors make 2021 especially significant for collectors of Messi jerseys

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Club performance in 2021

Although club statistics for a single calendar year are less often aggregated neatly, we can consider the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons as relevant context

2020-21 season at Barcelona

According to StatMuse, during the 2020-21 La Liga season Messi registered “39 combined goals and assists” in 35 league appearances: 30 goals and 9 assists in La Liga alone

Another source covering club-stats  shows that over the full 2020-21 club season he had 38 goals and 12 assists from 47 appearances

Mid-year move to Paris Saint-Germain

During the summer of 2021, Messi departed Barcelona and joined Paris Saint-Germain. His first season under PSG thus began in 2021-22. The impact of that change adds context to the performance and jersey editions: the “2021 Messi” jersey could refer to his Barcelona final kit or his first PSG kit depending on timing

International achievements in 2021

One of the most significant milestones in Messi’s career came in 2021 with the Copa América tournament. The 2021 Copa América, held in Brazil from 13 June to 10 July, was the 47th edition of the competition

Argentina won the tournament, defeating Brazil 1-0 in the final. It marked Messi’s first senior international trophy with the Argentina national team — a landmark moment after several years of near-misses

Messi was named the tournament’s best player and shared the top scorer award (with Luis Díaz of Colombia) on four goals

Awards and individual honours in 2021

Among the most notable individual honours Messi achieved in 2021:

• He won the Ballon d’Or for a record seventh time at the 2021 ceremony
• The award recognised his performances across club and international competition, including leading Argentina to the Copa América title
• He was also recognised as the best player of the Argentina team and added further individual awards tied to that success

Records and milestones reached in 2021

In addition to trophies, Messi added to his global records in 2021. Some of the key milestones include:

• By winning the Copa América, Messi finally claimed a senior international title with Argentina. This completed a long-standing personal objective after previous finals appearances
• The 2021 Ballon d’Or expanded his record tally, extending the gap ahead of his contemporaries
• During the 2020-21 club season Messi became the first player in history to score at least 20 league goals in 13 consecutive seasons in Europe’s top five leagues

Significance of 2021 for jersey collectors

From the perspective of jersey-enthusiasts, the 2021 season is rich in relevance for several reasons:

• It represents Messi’s final full season at Barcelona before his high-profile move. Thus, Barcelona 2021 Messi shirts mark the end of an era at his long-time club
• The year includes international triumph with Argentina’s Copa América win, adding value to national-team Messi kits bearing “2021”
• The Ballon d’Or award in 2021 reinforces any jersey from this period as part of a player at peak legacy status

Therefore, if you browse for “2021 Messi editions”, you’re considering a player who not only excelled statistically but achieved major milestones both domestically and internationally. Owning a Barcelona 2021 jersey, or an Argentina kit from the year, connects you to a significant chapter in his career

Summary

In summary, 2021 was a defining year for Lionel Messi. Though club silverware at Barcelona was limited in comparison to earlier years, his individual statistics remained strong, and his move to Paris Saint-Germain began a new chapter. More importantly, the crowning achievement was guiding Argentina to a long-awaited Copa América victory. Combined with winning his seventh Ballon d’Or, this year adds weight and heritage to any jersey featuring his name from 2021.

For fans of club and national-team jerseys, the “2021 Messi” label holds significance beyond the name on the back. Whether you’re purchasing a Barcelona 2021 home shirt or the Argentina 2021 kit, you’re securing an item tied to a landmark career year. Explore our Messi jersey collection and browse his other iconic shirts on our site