Late 30s Messi was a master composer.
But 09–12 Messi was raw electricity—a blur of lightning tearing through world-class defenses, scoring 91 times in a single loop around the sun. Late Messi mastered the game; prime Messi transcended reality🪄🐐
Fair man, I’d say 2009–12 Young Messi was unstoppable, with a prime Barça around him. But
"2018/19 OLDER MESSI WAS BARÇA" - goals, assists, vision, playmaking, freekicks and total control.
Young Messi could destroy you. But 18/19 Older Messi control the game, then destroy you.🐐
Young Messi was simply the more terrifying individual player.
More explosive, faster, better 1v1, he could carry the ball from midfield, beat multiple defenders, and still finish the attack himself. 2009–12 Messi wasn’t just a scorer — he was creating, dribbling, finishing 🐐
With huge respect to Young Messi and everything he achieved — his gameplay, trophies, achievements and career:
“Even Young Messi would prefer the achievements and trophies that the Older Messi won over his own.”
IT’S NOT EVEN A DEBATE 😭😭😭
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