Paolo Maldini: ′′ Ramos is the best Centre back in the world for a while."

Luis Suárez: ′′ Sergio Ramos is the hardest defender I've ever faced, he's a boss on the field."

Giorgio Chiellini: ′′ Sergio Ramos is the best CB in the world and knows how to play the real games. A true leader and is very decisive."

Leonardo Bonucci: ′′ Ramos is the best defender in the world. I appreciate him so much he is a complete player."

Kun Agüero: ′′ Sergio is the most complicated defender I've ever faced, it's very difficult to overcome."

Thomas Muller: ′′ Sergio Ramos has won 4 Champions League with Real Madrid in 5 years. I think he is world top level centre back he's insane."

Antoine Griezmann: ′′ The most complicated defender I've ever faced are Ramos and Pepe's duo at Real Madrid."

Radanmel Falcao: ′′ Ramos is the toughest defender I've ever faced. He is a great defender, a very complete player."

Neymar: ′′ The best player I've ever faced is Sergio Ramos. He's an excellent centerpiece and what's better besides scores decisive goals."

Lewandowski: ′′ The hardest opponent I've ever faced is Sergio Ramos, he can always make the difference."

For this article, I compiled a long list of awards won by Messi since he started hfo his football carrier.

1. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 2005

2. Golden Boy by Tuttosport - 2005.

3.Pro Young Player of the Year - 2006

4. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 2007

5. Bravo Award by Guerin Sportivo - 2007

6. FIFPro Young Player of the Year - 2007

7. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 2008

8. FIFPro Young Player of the Year - 2008

9. Ballon d'Or / Golden Ball - 2009

10. FIFA POTY (FIFA World Player / FIFA Ballon d'Or / FIFA The Best) - 2009

11. UEFA Club Footballer of the Year - 2009

12. Champions League Golden Boot - 2009

13. Onze d'Or by Onze Mondial - 2009

14. La Liga Player of the Season - 2009

15. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 2009

16. World Soccer Best Player - 2009

17. Trofeo Alfredo Di Stefano - 2009

18. UEFA Best Forward in Europe Award - 2009

19. Ballon d'Or / Golden Ball - 2010

20. European Golden Shoe / Golden Boot - 2010

21. FIFA POTY (FIFA World Player / FIFA Ballon d'Or / FIFA The Best) - 2010

22. Spanish League Top Scorer - 2010

23. Champions League Golden Boot - 2010

24. La Liga Player of the Season - 2010

25. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 201026. Trofeo Alfredo Di Stefano - 2010

27. Ballon d'Or / Golden Ball - 2011

28. FIFA POTY (FIFA World Player / FIFA Ballon d'Or / FIFA The Best) - 2011

29. UEFA Best Player in Europe Award - 2011

30. Champions League Golden Boot - 2011

31. La Liga Player of the Season - 2011

32. Olimpia de Oro - Argentine Sportsperson of the Year - 2011

33. Onze d'Or by Onze Mondial - 2011

34. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 2011

35. World Soccer Best Player - 2011

36. IFFHS World's Best Top Goal Scorer - 2011

37. Trofeo Alfredo Di Stefano - 2011

38. Ballon d'Or / Golden Ball - 2012

39. European Golden Shoe / Golden Boot - 2012

40. FIFA POTY (FIFA World Player / FIFA Ballon d'Or / FIFA The Best) - 2012

41. Spanish League Top Scorer 2012

42. Champions League Golden Boot - 2012

43. La Liga Player of the Season - 2012

44. Onze d'Or by Onze Mondial - 2012

45. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 2012

46. World Soccer Best Player - 2012

47. IFFHS World's Best Top Goal Scorer - 2012

48. IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer - 2012

49. European Golden Shoe / Golden Boot - 2013

50. Spanish League Top Scorer - 2013

51. La Liga Player of the Season - 2013

52. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 2013

53. IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer - 20134

54. FIFA World Cup Golden Ball - 2014

55. Ballon d'Or / Golden Ball - 2015

56. FIFA POTY (FIFA World Player / FIFA Ballon d'Or / FIFA The Best) - 2015

57. MVP Copa América - 2015

58. UEFA Best Player in Europe Award - 2015

59. Champions League Golden Boot - 2015

60. La Liga Player of the Season - 2015

61. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 2015

62. IFFHS World's Best Playmaker - 2015

63. World Soccer Best Player - 2015

64. Trofeo Alfredo Di Stefano - 2015

65. UEFA.com Goal of the Season - 2015

66. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 2016

67. IFFHS World's Best Playmaker - 2016

68. UEFA.com Goal of the Season - 2016

69. European Golden Shoe / Golden Boot - 2017

70. Spanish League Top Scorer - 2017

71. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 2017

72. Trofeo Alfredo Di Stefano - 2017

73. IFFHS World's Best Playmaker - 2017

74. IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer - 2017

75. European Golden Shoe / Golden Boot - 2018

76. Spanish League Top Scorer - 2018

77. Onze d'Or by Onze Mondial - 2018

78. La Liga Player of the Season - 2018

79. Trofeo Alfredo Di Stefano - 2018

80. IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer - 2018

81. Ballon d'Or / Golden Ball - 2019

82. European Golden Shoe / Golden Boot - 2019

83. FIFA POTY (FIFA World Player / FIFA Ballon d'Or / FIFA The Best) - 2019

84. Spanish League Top Scorer - 2019

85. Champions League Golden Boot - 2019

86. La Liga Player of the Season - 2019

87. Olimpia de Plata - Argentine Player of the Year - 2019

88. IFFHS World's Best Playmaker - 2019

89. World Soccer Best Player - 2019

90. Trofeo Alfredo Di Stefano - 2019

91. UEFA Best Forward in Europe Award - 2019

92. UEFA.com Goal of the Season - 2019

93. Laureus Award - Sportsman of the year - 2020

94. Spanish League Top Scorer - 2020

95. La Liga Player of the Season - 2020

96. Best Player in Conmebol (IFFHS) - 2020

97. Copa América Top Scorer - 2021

98. MVP Copa América - 2021

99. Spanish League Top Scorer - 2021

100. World's best player of the decade (2011-2020) (IFFHS) - 2021

Althoughonly 100 awards were outlined above, Lionel Messi has more than 100 awards to his credit.