Lionel Messi has experienced a highly successful career, but there are 11 club teams he has never beaten.
The 37-year-old, regarded by many as the greatest player of all time, rose through Barcelona’s ranks after joining from Argentina at age 13.
Between 2004 and 2021, Messi scored 672 goals in 778 appearances for the Camp Nou club, achieving remarkable personal and team success. ..Continue Reading
During his time at Barca, Messi won 10 La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles, four Champions Leagues, seven Supercopa de Espana titles, three UEFA Super Cups, and three FIFA Club World Cups.
He left Barcelona in 2021 to join Paris Saint-Germain, where he won two French league titles.
In 2023, Messi moved to MLS side Inter Miami, where he has since scored 34 goals in 39 appearances.
Internationally, Messi has 112 goals in 191 caps for Argentina, adding two Copa America titles and the World Cup to his achievements.
Messi has also claimed a record eight Ballon d’Or awards, the latest in 2023 following Argentina’s World Cup victory in 2022.
Despite his success, Messi has not won against 11 teams in his club career, with some lesser-known names and one-off encounters included.
According to Planet Football, Messi’s early defeats came with Barcelona B against Spanish minnows Villajoyosa CF and Yeclano Deportivo.
He also faced losses early in his career in Spain against CE Sabadell FC, Deportivo Aragon, Novelda CF, UE Figueres, and UDA Gramenet.
In France, Messi failed to beat Strasbourg in two games with PSG.
Since joining the MLS, Messi has yet to secure a win against LA Galaxy, Colorado Rapids, and Mexican giants CF Monterrey in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.
