The Argentine soccer superstar is Lionel Messi, often referred to simply as 'Messi'. He is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Barcelona and the Argentina national team. He has won a record six Ballon d'Or awards, the most for a European player, and a record six European Golden Shoes. He is widely considered one of the greatest players of all time and has often been described as the greatest of his generation.