*Evolution of Messi:
Starting as the right-winger

During his time at youth and B teams, he liked to play as number 10 but in the senior team, that spot was occupied by Ronaldinho. As the result of this, Messi was deployed on the right flank in his early seasons (2004-08).1/5

In 2006, he became a regular starter and netted 17 goals in 36 appearances but the rise of Messi started when he returned from a 3-month injury in 2008 and scored 11 goals in 13 appearances which also included a hattrick in the El Clasico.2/5

Playing as 'False 9'

After the departure of Ronaldinho, Pep played Messi as 'False 9' and playing tiki-taka football, Barcelona had a great season winning the treble.

Playing as 'False 9' Messi was effective,it was glorified when Barcelona defeated Real Madrid by 6-2 in 09. 3/5

Playing as CAM and RW

In 2014, Luis Suarez joined Barcelona from Liverpool and it was clear that he will play as number 10. Luis Enrique had something else in the mind. He instructed Messi to drop deep into the midfield area and play more like a CAM. 4/5

The Real Part under Ernesto Valverde

Playing as false 9, right winger, CAM, dropped himself to CDM positions providing defense splitting passes and sometimes he was in full back positions carrying the ball. Played it all under Valverde. Was just 2 games away from third treble.

@Hombre10i thoughts idolo?