2022 Messi Achievements

The year 2022 marked one of the most significant chapters in the career of Lionel Messi. After years of intense expectation and near misses with his national side, the Argentine forward finally achieved the crowning glory by leading the Argentina national football team to World Cup triumph and collecting a series of individual awards and records that reinforced his standing among football’s all time greats

In this article, we will review Messi’s major achievements in 2022; spanning international success, club performance, individual honours and records; all contextualised and supported with verified data

World Cup Triumph in Qatar

Argentina vs France

In the final of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final, held on 18 December 2022 at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar, Argentina defeated France 3–3 after extra time and won 4–2 in the penalty shoot out

Messi was awarded the official Player of the Match in the final

He scored twice in the final once in normal time and once in extra time becoming only the second player to score in a World Cup final and the only one to do so in multiple rounds in the same tournament

Golden Ball and Record Setting Performances

Messi was awarded the Golden Ball (as best player of the tournament) at the 2022 World Cup

He became the first player to win the Golden Ball in multiple World Cups (the first being 2014), thus joining an elite class of performers

During the knockout stage he achieved a number of records:

• He became the first player to score in all five knockout rounds (round of 16, quarter final, semi final, final) in a single World Cup tournament
• He also claimed five Player of the Match awards at a single World Cup a new record since their introduction in 2002

These feats underlined his direct impact in Argentina’s march to the title

Why This Was a Career Defining Moment

By winning the World Cup, Messi filled the one major senior international trophy that had previously eluded him, since his early career. Many analysts regard this milestone as paramount to cementing his claim as one of the all time greats

For the Argentina national side, it was their first World Cup title since 1986, adding historical significance

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International Calendar Year Performance

Messi’s 2022 campaign for Argentina was also statistically exceptional

Goals and Assists

He scored 18 international goals in 2022 for Argentina, the most for the national side in a single calendar year

In addition he contributed 6 assists in his 14 appearances in international matches during 2022

That yields a goal per appearance ratio of approximately 1.29 an outstanding rate at international level

Other International Highlights

• Messi also provided 2 assists in the one off match of the 2022 Finalissima, a match between Argentina (CONMEBOL) and Italy (UEFA) champions
• His goals across the World Cup knockout rounds (and final) reinforced his status as the decisive figure for Argentina through the tournament

Club Performance With Paris Saint Germain (PSG)

While the international achievements merit major focus, Messi’s club form in 2022 also featured key statistics

2022 Calendar Year and 2022 23 Season Stats

During the 2022 calendar year with PSG, Messi recorded approximately 17 goals and 24 assists in 37 appearances.

For the 2022 23 Ligue 1 season specifically, he logged 16 goals and 16 assists in 32 appearances

These figures indicate his continued influence not only as a goal scorer but as a creator of chances

Awards and Club Honours

PSG secured the Ligue 1 title in 2021 22 and again in 2022 23, making it Messi’s second consecutive Ligue 1 championship

In the early part of the 2022 23 season Messi also won the French Trophée des Champions (Super Cup) with PSG

Legacy Impact at Club Level

Although his most prominent moments in 2022 were on the international stage, Messi’s club numbers confirmed his sustained quality in top level football despite advancing age and evolving role

Individual Awards and Records in 2022

Messi’s 2022 was not only about trophies and numbers, he collected prestigious individual honours and extended his record setting status

Major Awards

• He won the The Best FIFA Men’s Player award in February 2023 for his performances during the period up to December 2022
• He was recognised as the world’s best by other bodies and publications for the year
• On his official honours page, his 2022 Golden Ball World Cup achievement and club records are emphasised

Notable Records Established or Extended

• He became the Argentine player with the most goals in a single calendar year (18 in 2022)
• He extended his record of appearances at World Cup finals to 26, becoming the most by any player in men’s finals history
• His Golden Ball win made him the only player to claim that award in more than one World Cup tournament
• Through his club and international contributions he added yet more to the vast list of records found in his career achievements

Why 2022 Matters for Fans and Jersey Collectors

For visitors to the jerseys4pro website, which specialises in football club and national team jerseys, the significance of 2022 in Messi’s career carries meaning both as a fan and as a collector:

• Historical significance: A jersey with Messi’s name from the Argentina 2022 World Cup triumph carries rich symbolic weight
• Design relevance: The 2022 Argentina shirt, as worn in Qatar, will inevitably become a sought after item among supporters and collectors
• Club relevance: For PSG fans, the 2022 23 Messi period (his final seasons at the club) will mark an era of transition, making those jerseys part of a unique epoch
• Legacy context: Recognising that 2022 represented a pinnacle year for Messi allows fans to appreciate jerseys from that time as more than mere apparel, they mark a turning point in football history

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Summary

Lionel Messi’s 2022 was extraordinary by any measure. He captained Argentina to the World Cup, secured his second Golden Ball at the tournament, set national goal scoring records for the calendar year, maintained strong club form with PSG, and gathered major individual accolades. For fans and jersey enthusiasts alike, 2022 stands out as a landmark year in his illustrious career

Whether you wear his Argentina shirt from Qatar or the PSG version that symbolises his still adaptable excellence, understanding the context of 2022 enriches the meaning behind the jersey