when you think of Lionel Messi's Prime most people jumped to 2012 the year he scored an insane 91 goals but what if I told you his true Prime season was actually 2019 that's right despite Barcelona being a shadow of their former s Messi put the team on his back and delivered one of the most dominant individual seasons in football history let's dive into why 2019 defines Messi at his absolute Peak to understand why Messi's 2019 season was so special you first have to look at the state of Barcelona gone were the days of the Unstoppable
MSN Trio or the Midfield magic of Chavi and inesta by 2019 Barcelona relied heavily almost entirely on Messi's Brilliance the team struggled with consistency and their defense often crumbled Under Pressure yet Messi kept them afloat proving why he's more and just a goal scorer he became the ultimate playmaker Creator and finisher all rolled into [Music] one now let's talk numbers in the 2018/19 season Messi scored 51 goals and provided 22 assists in just 50 games that's a direct involvement in 73 goals insane right but it's not just about the stats it's about the moments the
unforgettable free kick against Liverpool in the Champions League semi-final a strike that left Allison and the football World [Music] stunned or his hat trick against Real Bettis capped off by that outrageous chip that even the opposition fans applauded these were moments that defined [Music] greatness the Champions League is where Messi's 2019 season shines brightest Barcelona made it to the semifinals and let's be honest it was almost entirely because of Messi in the group stage he torched teams with six goals and countless key passes against Manchester United in the quarterfinals he scored two goals that showcased
his ability to turn any game on its head and then came Liverpool in the semis the first leg at least Messi was Untouchable scoring twice including that iconic free kick that curled into to the top corner from 35 yds unfortunately we all know how it ended Barcelona collapsed at anfield but let's not forget Messi did everything in his power to take them to the final okay to protect it Roberto look where Messi is look what he does world class right back as well he's not going to get away here or is he angerson he still
gets a touch Messi Suarez in La Liga Messi's Brilliance shown brighter than ever he wasn't just Barcelona's main man he was the heartbeat of the entire league Messi finished as the League's top scorer with 36 goals a tally that was more than enough to lead Barcelona to the La Liga title but his contribution wasn't limited to goals his playmaking was equally astonishing in Messi led the league in key passes chances created and through balls showing his ability to dictate games from Deep his performances included countless match-winning moments like his mesmerizing solo goals and precise assists
that turned games around one of his standout performances came against rail Bettis where he scored a stunning hattick including a chipped goal so outrageous that even the opposition fans gave him a standing ovation this season wasn't just about stats it was about Messi single-handedly deciding matches and consistently delivering when his team needed him the most La Liga in 2019 was Messi's playground and his dominance in Spain was yet another reminder of why he's regarded as the greatest of all [Music] time 2019 wasn't just about Messi's on Pitch performances it was also a year where he
broke records and swept nearly every individual award imaginable let's start with the big one Messi won his sixth Balon door solidifying his status as one of football's greatest players ever it didn't stop there he also claimed the Golden Boot as Europe's top scorer and the best playmaker award showcasing his incredible allround game in La Liga Messi earned the pichichi trophy for top scorer and was named La Liga player of the season on the international stage he was crowned FIFA's the best men's player and in Europe he was recognized as the UEFA Champions League forward of
the year for his jaw-dropping performances in the competition beyond the awards Messi set numerous records that year he earned the most manof the match Awards in a single campaign proving that no matter the competition or opponent Messi was the standout performer on the pitch every time these Awards and Records aren't just numbers they're a testament to how Messi dominated every aspect of the game in 2019 whether it was scoring creating or carrying his team he was simply Unstoppable so why 2019 and not 2012 in 2012 Messi's goal scoring numbers were historic but he was surrounded
by a much stronger Barcelona side di in 2019 he was playing in a team that often looked lost without him and yet he carried them to a l Liga title A Champions League semifinal and won almost every individual award possible 2019 wasn't just about numbers it was about leadership adaptability and pure genius Messi wasn't just a scorer he was a Creator a playmaker and a leader who gave everything on the pitch and that's why for me 2019 will always be Messi's true Prime season what do you think was 2019 Messi at his best or do
you believe another season stands out more let me know in the comments
