When Frank Rijkaard handed Lionel Messi his LaLiga debut in 2005, few could have anticipated the career the diminutive Argentine would have, yet in 2018 he has now won more titles than any other individual as a Barcelona player.
The Blaugrana's 2-1 victory over Sevilla in Morocco marked Messi's 33rd trophy with the Catalan giants, a feat which takes him past Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique.
Pep Guardiola's time in charge at the Camp Nou brought about an era of unprecedented success for the Spanish giants, although Messi has continued this without his former mentor.
With the captain's armband taking pride of place on his sleeve, Messi lifted the Supercopa de Espana in a rather fitting unassuming manner, almost embarrassed to be lifting yet another prize.
Prior to Sunday's match, Iniesta and Messi were tied on 32 titles whilst representing the club, however with the Spaniard having moved to Vissel Kobe it was inevitable that he would be usurped.
The nearest challengers are Sergio Busquets and Pique, both tied on 28 trophies, although it's fair to assume that based on their respective ages, none will win any more titles at the Camp Nou without Messi's number also being added to.
RuchinShroff
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Messi is absolutely magic. He may reach 40 titles at the end of his career.
BabaNla_14
68
the guy is very genius, I'm not his fan, but I can't deny how he is written some deep records in history of football
Birať1111
65
There is still more to come#forcaBarca
nazmullovemessi
62
leo i don't wanna compare u with any players in the world! with all respect to all former or present Great players that no one ever can give us the joy to watch what's u had been give us almost an era,! congrats 4ur all achievements..!
oparemacus
53
This shows how magical and powerful the Messiah of soccer is, winning all levels of trophies and I must say he is the greatest.
EdwardC20
38
That man is an inspiration! You tell me one other man who has achieved that many titles and is as humble as Messi!
Sebastian2115
28
Nie he has a 33 trophies