Between 2009 and 2019, Lionel Messi turn consistency to lifestyle. For those ten football seasons back-to-back, the Argentine magician no just dey play ball — he dey redefine wetin “standard” mean for modern football.
From the time he break through for Barcelona under Pep Guardiola, Messi begin rack goals like say e be daily target. Every single season from 2009/10 reach 2018/19, he finish with at least 40 goals across all competitions. That kind level of productivity never too happen before for Europe top leagues.
The Decade Weh Goals No Gree Stop
During those years, Messi face some of the best defenders wey football don ever see — Sergio Ramos, Chiellini, Boateng, Van Dijk — still, nothing fit slow am down. Whether na La Liga, Champions League, Copa del Rey, or even Super Cups, e no matter — once Messi enter pitch, net go shake.
The peak of this run land between 2011/12 season when he score 73 goals in one campaign — that na record wey still dey shock statisticians till today.
Consistency Wey Turn Myth
To score 40+ goals for one season fit still impress person. But to do am ten times in a row? That one require more than talent — na discipline, mindset, and madness-level hunger. Even during injury spells or tactical changes, Messi still maintain same rhythm.
This feat confirm why people dey call am the GOAT. While other players fit shine one or two seasons, Messi build dynasty season after season.
Here na quick breakdown of those seasons:
- 2009–10 – 47 goals
- 2010–11 – 53 goals
- 2011–12 – 73 goals
- 2012–13 – 60 goals
- 2013–14 – 41 goals
- 2014–15 – 58 goals
- 2015–16 – 41 goals
- 2016–17 – 54 goals
- 2017–18 – 45 goals
- 2018–19 – 51 goals
Legacy Weh No Fit Fade
Now, many players don try match am — but none don run that kind marathon of consistency. The 40+ goals streak no be luck. E be sign say football no just be game to Messi; na lifestyle, calling, and probably destiny.
So next time you hear person talk say “Messi no too score again,” remember say the man don already give football ten full years of non-stop fireworks.