How Many Champions League Finals Has Messi Played

For fans of European football and collectors of elite club shirts, the number of final appearances by a player in the UEFA Champions League offers insight into their impact on the biggest stage. Lionel Messi has made four Champions League final appearances with FC Barcelona in the years 2006, 2009, 2011 and 2015.

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Final Appearances by Year and Context

2006 Final Barcelona vs Arsenal

Messi was part of Barcelona’s squad for the 2006 final against Arsenal FC. Although Barcelona won 2-1, Messi did not play in the final due to injury. This still counts as an appearance in the final squad, as he was officially listed among the participants.

2009 Final Barcelona vs Manchester United

The 2009 final took place at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. Barcelona defeated Manchester United FC 2-0. Messi played, scoring a remarkable header and was instrumental in the victory.

2011 Final  Barcelona vs Manchester United

In 2011 at London’s Wembley, Barcelona again faced Manchester United and won 3-1. Messi scored in that final and was a central figure in the team’s triumph

2015 Final  Barcelona vs Juventus

The 2015 final was held in Berlin where Barcelona defeated Juventus FC 3-1. Messi started the match, played a crucial creative role, and celebrated his fourth Champions League title.

Summary Table of Messi’s Champions League Final Appearances

Why These Final Appearances Matter for Collectors

Collectors of club jerseys look beyond the second-hand value of the shirt. The number of finals a player appears in is a marker of pedigree and era. For Messi, his four Champions League finals influence how shirts from those seasons are perceived.

• A Barcelona shirt from 2008-09  holds significance because it represents the year Messi scored in a Champions League final.
• The 2010-11 and 2014-15 seasons similarly carry enhanced collector relevance due to final appearances and victories.
• Recognising the 2006 final also helps identify transitional kits Messi may not have played, but the squad win still ties the garment to a major final year.

Linking Final Appearances to Shirt Selection on jerseys4pro

When you browse our catalogue at jerseys4pro and consider acquiring a Messi-era shirt, keep these guidelines in mind:

• Look for the correct season tag—for example “08/09” or “14/15”—which align with final appearances
• Check that the shirt reflects relevant number usage (for example number 10 from 2008-09 onwards) and design details typical of that season
• Understand that final appearances amplify the context: a shirt from a final year often carries deeper historical relevance than a mid-season item

References

• BBC Sport
• Wikipedia