So far in the 2022-2023 season, Lionel Messi has been in excellent form and has been a significant driver in the team’s advancement. Just this season, Messi has ten goals and 14 assists.
Kylian Mbappe, who received 14 assists from the inventive midfielder alone in 1. 3 seasons, was the main beneficiary of these assists. Paris Saint-Germain’s continues dominance in the league is due to Messi’s legendary foot.
The 23-year-old France international has not been the only heavy beneficiary of Messi’s assists in the last five seasons. Some other heavy beneficiaries include: Samuel Eto’o, David Villa, David Suarez, and Neymar.
Messi and Mbappé combine again! A devastating move from the PSG duo. 2-0, with Messi getting the goal
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So far in Messi’s career, only four players have received more assists from the Argentine icon than Mbappe, they are:
1. Luis Suarez:
While he was at Barcelona before moving to Atletico Madrid, Messi provided 39 assists to the Uruguayan striker. Suarez enjoyed his company with Messi and they won different trophies together. Both players also won the Pichichi awards in La Liga.
2. Neymar:
The Brazilian forward has always been outstanding throughout the years and is currently among the best in Europe.
Neymar embodies the samba playing tradition of Brazil because he exudes style, finesse, flamboyance, and charisma both on and off the field.
Neymar who played with Lionel Messi in two different clubs. He received 24 assists from Messi since when they started playing.
They won the Champions League at Barcelona but they failed to win it at PSG. Messi and Neymar are good friends on and off the pitch.
3. Pedro:
Pedro contributed to 25 of Messi’s goals during their nine seasons of team play. Pedro scored 99 goals for Barcelona, and Messi helped him on 29 of those goals.
He won the sextuple with Lionel Messi in Barcelona 2009 and 2011 before leaving for Chelsea. he spent nine seasons in Barcelona.
4. Samuel Eto’o
Etoo was regarded as one of Barcelona’s all-time finest players. With the exception of the World Cup, the striker won every trophy available during his career.
Defenders stood little chance against him because of his speed, strength, and physical prowess.
He established himself in Europe, where he played for illustrious powerhouses like Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Barcelona, among others. Lionel Messi tallied 15 assists for the attacker.
What Next For Lionel Messi and Mbappe?
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are expected to be in action in the UEFA Champions League when Maccabi Haifa visits PSG on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. The game will kick off at 20:00.
Paris Saint Germain are currently topping the Champions League Group H with 8 points in four games. If the French club beat Maccabi Haifa on Tuesday, their place in the knock out stage of the competition will be guaranteed.
This is obscene from Messi and Mbappe
— MIMO (@longlivesegypt) October 22, 2022
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