Is Lionel Messi the best player in the world... again?

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    Lionel Messi, following a lacklustre (by his standards) first season at PSG, has reinvented himself. And according to JJ Bull, might be back to his very best.
    JJ Bull explains how Messi is now creating more chances than at any point in his career, and is playing in a way that no other player in the world can.
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  • @Chris1511
    @Chris1511 Pƙed rokem +1575

    "I don't know how to hit a ball like that" - JJ Bull 2022. JJ confirming the rumours that he is not in fact a Ballon D'Or winner.

    • @SpawnZr
      @SpawnZr Pƙed rokem +55

      Now the only question is if Messi knows how to do an analysis like this!

    • @chinortega3
      @chinortega3 Pƙed rokem +56

      @@SpawnZr let's be real, messi probably sees the game way different from anyone else and could break this down to a molecular level lol

    • @shahjahonsaidmurodov2086
      @shahjahonsaidmurodov2086 Pƙed rokem +5

      Exactly
      He is intellectual in a different way
      Thats why the presenter in video keeps saying "messĂŹ plays at his own pace" and all these kinda things

    • @ousmanjallow7866
      @ousmanjallow7866 Pƙed rokem

      Lol nice

  • @HaiLeQuang
    @HaiLeQuang Pƙed rokem +1642

    Football will have an incredible feel good story if Messi plays well this World Cup and win the trophy finally.

    • @mouchaweed
      @mouchaweed Pƙed rokem +19

      Well, clearly your nation is not competing or have almost 0 chance to win. The only feel good story is when my nation wins (France :))

    • @anshumankonar877
      @anshumankonar877 Pƙed rokem +17

      well not for a certain fanbase .

    • @HASH134
      @HASH134 Pƙed rokem +123

      @@anshumankonar877 even as a Ronaldo fan, Messi winning would put a smile on my face

    • @Stanleyhamer
      @Stanleyhamer Pƙed rokem

      @@mouchaweed France is cursed. Pogba put voodoo on the team they can’t win anymore. The witchcraft spell is irreversible.

    • @HaiLeQuang
      @HaiLeQuang Pƙed rokem +18

      @@anshumankonar877 Those fan have a problem

  • @Hieillua
    @Hieillua Pƙed rokem +310

    It legit blows my mind that there are people out there that don't think Messi is the best ever. He didn't have to win a Copa for that, doesn't need to win a World Cup for that, nor does he have to score so many goals.
    He's the best ever already due to his touches, dribbling, passing, positioning, vision, assists. You can take all of his goals away and he's still number 1 for me.

    • @sakhilemakama716
      @sakhilemakama716 Pƙed rokem +9

      Messi is the most talented player at the highest level (attacker) ever but The greatest player (attacker) of all time is diego maradona. Literally dragged mid tier teams like Napoli and Argentina to the most important titles. That’s what greatness is.

    • @navis462
      @navis462 Pƙed rokem +6

      You went over to the realm of hyperbole when you said he doesn’t need to score goals. The quantity and quality of his goals are a huge reason why he’s the goat.

    • @robertbes1122
      @robertbes1122 Pƙed rokem +21

      @@sakhilemakama716 Name one thing Maradona is better than Messi at. There's no statistical evidence to prove your claim. Messi is, by any metric you want to discuss, the best and most complete footballer ever.

    • @sakhilemakama716
      @sakhilemakama716 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@robertbes1122 sure Messi might arguably a better player, and he one of the greatest players to ever do it, but he never dragged his teams to big trophies. Only Maradona has done it multiple times. Yes there is evidence. Go watch the games. Read about Maradona’s career yourself. Results are the biggest factor of GOAT. Footballing talent and ability isn’t the biggest factor.

    • @VirtuosicBeats
      @VirtuosicBeats Pƙed rokem

      I think maradona and pele might be the best players ever, they have better dribbling, and touches than messi, messi is a better tactical player but I think it's because of the natural progression of the game, if maradona or pele played in current era, I think they might be better than messi, because they would be more aware tactically, and they already have the best dribbling and touches, and they're very underrated at passing too

  • @msdm83
    @msdm83 Pƙed rokem +823

    MIT studied his movement. Runs 5% of the time. Walks into optimal positions to drag defenses out of defendable positions.

    • @JimTheFly
      @JimTheFly Pƙed rokem +266

      Because he does this, he helps conserve his energy so when he does have to exert, he can go at full power more than someone else who runs and jogs far more.
      And by walking, it makes the defense do one of 3 things: A) walk with him and tend to bring their readiness down by relaxing, 2) move with him, but stay energetic, so now you're expending energy for nothing, or iii) stop paying attention because c'mon someone's walking in a game all about running, he's either tired or has removed himself... I need to worry about this other joggy guy first....
      ... and then he's behind you and the ball's behind your goalkeeper.

    • @tukhorhassan7737
      @tukhorhassan7737 Pƙed rokem +20

      do you have a link to the study?

    • @katlegokgosibodiba
      @katlegokgosibodiba Pƙed rokem +7

      Would like to see the study as well

    • @dafyddharvey6300
      @dafyddharvey6300 Pƙed rokem

      what the hell do those dorks know about sport

    • @katlegokgosibodiba
      @katlegokgosibodiba Pƙed rokem +42

      @@dafyddharvey6300 there’s no harm in being an academic and enjoying sports

  • @pikztheg1643
    @pikztheg1643 Pƙed rokem +868

    A Neymar tactical analysis is also needed. He has been wonderful this season! Glad to see Messi back to his best again!😁👏

    • @joylewis9859
      @joylewis9859 Pƙed rokem +1

      !!!

    • @augustoloureiro9474
      @augustoloureiro9474 Pƙed rokem +18

      hes playing in like 3-4 positions and on 4-5 functions on pitch

    • @tacostastegood3720
      @tacostastegood3720 Pƙed rokem +36

      I don't think that's needed. Neymar has been amazing but his skill is more obvious. With Messi you don't really understand how he's able to do it. But with Neymar it's just bruteforce skill in dribbling, passing and shooting. While equally impressive as Messi, it's easier to understand his qualities

    • @Itns1222
      @Itns1222 Pƙed rokem +4

      *back to his normal

    • @unkown981
      @unkown981 Pƙed rokem

      @@tacostastegood3720 what you said makes no sense brute force does not = skill your obviously reaching trying to find some metaphysical bs reasoning to not put neymar on messi's level while neymar has been phenomenal these past 2 season

  • @amacuro
    @amacuro Pƙed rokem +319

    Messi has been around for so long that non-Barcelona, non-PSG fans are sick of him, and any mention of Messi just triggers scoffs and dusty memories. And this causes people to forget how good he is, so thank you for making this video.

    • @hridoyabdullah5133
      @hridoyabdullah5133 Pƙed rokem +3

      No Messi,No Party

    • @t8kabr8km85
      @t8kabr8km85 Pƙed rokem +2

      HE HASNT BEEN GOOD SINCE 2015
      YALL ARE JUST FANBOYS

    • @prateeksharma6756
      @prateeksharma6756 Pƙed rokem +43

      @@t8kabr8km85 Look at this clownđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€ŁđŸ€Ł

    • @amacuro
      @amacuro Pƙed rokem +27

      @@t8kabr8km85 most of the professional players and coaches disagree with you. Who do I believe? hmm...

    • @ashish_sunny
      @ashish_sunny Pƙed rokem +2

      So true!

  • @dubbaphatt3368
    @dubbaphatt3368 Pƙed rokem +29

    Messi saved football for me. I was nearly done with the dive-fest that it had become, but seeing this irrepressible little fella refuse to go down, the joy, absolute joy that he gives is something I didn’t think I’d ever see and I’m glad I was alive at this time.
    Long may it continue

  • @T.E.S.S.
    @T.E.S.S. Pƙed rokem +493

    Messi is great and all, but for me his greatest and most important skill is how happy he makes JJ

  • @travislevison6074
    @travislevison6074 Pƙed rokem +132

    You can actually feel the passion JJ has for messi and I love it

  • @mangoesboy
    @mangoesboy Pƙed rokem +105

    Messi appears like a ghost and everyone is scared of ghost. đŸ€Ł Such a humorous, yet apt narration by JJ of the GOAT.

  • @anshumankonar877
    @anshumankonar877 Pƙed rokem +366

    Messi is hitting his playmaking prime at 35 years old......what a pleasure to see him every week...one and only Goat

    • @vb2388
      @vb2388 Pƙed rokem +39

      True, in terms of assists, its already his 3rd joint Best Year with 26 assists
only rivalled by 31 in 2016 and 36 in 2011..

    • @justarandomdude3201
      @justarandomdude3201 Pƙed rokem +7

      farmers league

    • @alessi1978
      @alessi1978 Pƙed rokem +44

      @@justarandomdude3201 ratio

    • @justarandomdude3201
      @justarandomdude3201 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@alessi1978 L

    • @fcb3266
      @fcb3266 Pƙed rokem

      Ligue 1 has lots of open spaces for passes so i am not surprised. And assist aren't the only major factor to judge playmaking

  • @EmsionProductions
    @EmsionProductions Pƙed rokem +149

    “All the chaos emeralds are his
”
    I love Scottish Tifo man

  • @TtotheCizzel
    @TtotheCizzel Pƙed rokem +88

    Makes sense it would take him a little time to adapt from Bacalona, the emotional pain alone

    • @sumomaster5585
      @sumomaster5585 Pƙed rokem

      and the dog...apparently it had a big role in his form...so the true goat isn't messi rather his dog lol

  • @TheAlphaDingo
    @TheAlphaDingo Pƙed rokem +588

    Would be amazing if Argentina could win the WC. They looked pretty solid in the Copa (obviously winning) so who knows if they can capitalise on that and Messi's form and go all the way

    • @cacuevas
      @cacuevas Pƙed rokem +4

      Mid team

    • @Bradonkey99
      @Bradonkey99 Pƙed rokem +1

      No no and noooooo.

    • @dankeman5266
      @dankeman5266 Pƙed rokem +32

      If they win, his goat status will have to be undisputed.

    • @kamachyd
      @kamachyd Pƙed rokem +18

      With the number of Argentine players having “muscle strains” but seemingly about to recover in 10 days seems like they don’t wanna take any risks 👀👀👀👀

    • @samuelhel
      @samuelhel Pƙed rokem +5

      ​@@oslonorway547 the team is now a lot better than in 2014.

  • @vb2388
    @vb2388 Pƙed rokem +395

    Yes, as his playmaking abilities is arguably the best in the world, only rivalled by KDB..
    Still a fantastic dribbler and on top of that he can score either tapins or from distance..
    So there are many things going for him..

    • @IDKwhoIam25
      @IDKwhoIam25 Pƙed rokem +2

      Took roids though

    • @vb2388
      @vb2388 Pƙed rokem +104

      @@IDKwhoIam25 are you talking about HGH?
      HGH only helps if you keep taking it in a regular basis throughout your adulthood..
      Messi was taking a prescribed dose on advice of his doctor only uptill age 14
it only helped him be taller, this is evident on how kid Messi used to drop defenders by using the same technique and style of play as he is using now..
      HGH treatment might cause a number of side effects as well, including:
      Carpal tunnel syndrome
      Increased insulin resistance
      Type 2 diabetes
      Swelling in the arms and legs (edema)
      Joint and muscle pain
      Increased risk of certain cancers

    • @tjadejoh
      @tjadejoh Pƙed rokem +77

      @@IDKwhoIam25 growth hormone because he had a deficit as a child and he had to take it in order to prevent later in life medical problems

    • @kingl6969
      @kingl6969 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@vb2388 its not that deep lmao

    • @vb2388
      @vb2388 Pƙed rokem +27

      @@kingl6969 true
HGH only helped Messi become taller

  • @giovannireyes9455
    @giovannireyes9455 Pƙed rokem +91

    Leo Messi and his class will always be timeless. If he wins the WC that would put a beautiful bow on his illustrious career

  • @Messihaz
    @Messihaz Pƙed rokem +141

    Messi was easier to appreciate in the first 10 years of career, now football enthusiasts and genuine lovers of football admire him more because of his more complex role while casuals get fooled by the declining goal numbers. Hope he lights up Qatar.

    • @sumomaster5585
      @sumomaster5585 Pƙed rokem +13

      I mean you don't need "complex" roles when you can dribble past the whole team and score.....I would say that's the easiest and most complex style of play actually....sadly his pace is no longer what it was and he needs to play with others.....ugh I hate father time sometimes

    • @BirdLives7
      @BirdLives7 Pƙed rokem +21

      Agree. Too many casuals and people that want to make this false Ronaldo v Messi debate have been reducing Messi to mere numbers for too long.

    • @ToRResTRistao
      @ToRResTRistao Pƙed rokem +6

      maybe we are a little spoiled by really high standards that were put by... welll... messi

    • @Sailendranath_Thakur
      @Sailendranath_Thakur Pƙed rokem +2

      Bro he did it.

    • @ousmanjallow7866
      @ousmanjallow7866 Pƙed rokem

      I know right

  • @celtic69
    @celtic69 Pƙed rokem +48

    Crazy how fast everyone was to drop the best player of all time (who wasn’t training full time due to covid until April), shows how fickle football fans can be. People honestly thought he was finished.

  • @M..n..M
    @M..n..M Pƙed rokem +55

    "Creative Box Unlocker" = Tifo at his finest❀

    • @mally9886
      @mally9886 Pƙed rokem +2

      Isn't this a type of pickup artist

  • @bbclaus1716
    @bbclaus1716 Pƙed rokem +17

    I remember he had a season at Barca were he did something very similar. I described it as he was doing Xavi's, Iniesta's and Messi's jobs. He didn't score a million goals so people thought he had a bit of an off year. Now it's like he finally got back to the evolutionary line he was supposed to follow.

  • @jeremyhndy
    @jeremyhndy Pƙed rokem +28

    Tito IRL has helped me understand how the game of football is actually played better than any other channel hands down.

  • @diophantine6677
    @diophantine6677 Pƙed rokem +30

    I think Messi last season was a bit underrated due to him not scoring many goals. Granted, he underperformed his xG (quite unlucky tbh many crossbars and posts), but he still managed to put up high xA and still had some of the best progressive stats (both for passing and dribbling) across the European leagues. As mentioned in the video, he dropped deep quite a lot. Messi not scoring wasn't really much of a problem when you have Neymar and Mbappe doing that for you. Also, PSG getting knocked out of the UCL last season wasn't really the fault of the attackers, more so the defenders and keeper not being able to beat the Madrid press. I think now what's happened is that the new coach has come in and changed how PSG attack, being shown in an increase of Messi's xG (among other things ofc).

  • @shaf621
    @shaf621 Pƙed rokem +127

    With all due respect to Ronaldo and what he's achieved in the game, Messi has always been the better footballer of the two, sure Ronaldo's more of a complete forward compared to Messi in terms of variety of goalscoring but in terms of versatility on the pitch Messi's in a league of his own and now we're seeing that. Back when he was playing for Guardiola, we saw him as a forward player scoring an insane number of goals with his incredible dribbling ability, now we're seeing as a master creator in a deeper position which we started seeing in small doses back in 2015 when Barca won the treble for the 2nd time, he knew that as he got older his explosive pace would decrease so he compensated for that by becoming more of a playmaker, and without doubt he's excelled at that. Due to Messi's talents, we always knew that his play style was always going to be more sustainable than Ronaldo's. The key difference being that Messi doesn't need to score a goal to prove that he's played well in the match whereas Ronaldo does.
    Hopefully Messi can do his country proud and put the GOAT debate to rest, of course Ronaldo will still be held as an all-time legend of the game, but I truly think that if Messi wins the World Cup, the GOAT argument is settled.

    • @MikaelLV
      @MikaelLV Pƙed rokem +55

      It still astounds me when people call C. Ronaldo a more complete player when he doesn't even touch Messi when it comes to versatility as a player. Messi can play pretty much any role except maybe CB or goalkeeper, but Ronaldo can't do those roles either.
      He's already the absolute GOAT for me. There hasn't been a more gifted/talented player in history that can compare. Maybe Maradona and Ronaldinho, but those two had short peaks, while Messi has been consistently excellent for 15 years. It can't be understated.
      A world cup win would certainly cement that, but not winning it wouldn't take away from his greatness either.

    • @Expert411
      @Expert411 Pƙed rokem +34

      there is no debate bruh.. only Ronaldo fans force this Goat debate

    • @toantu3005
      @toantu3005 Pƙed rokem +22

      the media needs someone to rival Messi, otherwise it's boring lol

    • @lexkanyima2195
      @lexkanyima2195 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@toantu3005 but why ?

    • @notorious_biggie
      @notorious_biggie Pƙed rokem +8

      ​@@lexkanyima2195 viewership/advertisement/branding

  • @infinite2884
    @infinite2884 Pƙed rokem +100

    I wake up 2 am to watch him. I don't feel like that for any other player. He is the best 👍💯

    • @robben5061
      @robben5061 Pƙed rokem +12

      4 am for me. Always worth it.

    • @Lukazure
      @Lukazure Pƙed rokem +9

      I lie to my misses so I can stay in and watch him play... pretty sure she thinks I'm having some on the side. wonder what is worse in her eyes!

    • @philipmalcolm4550
      @philipmalcolm4550 Pƙed rokem +1

      I used to do this for Ian Snodin

    • @hridoyabdullah5133
      @hridoyabdullah5133 Pƙed rokem +1

      Same brother , It’s always 1am or 2 am

    • @ankaramesi3824
      @ankaramesi3824 Pƙed rokem +4

      Definitely worth it

  • @wenderis
    @wenderis Pƙed rokem +50

    His technique and natural talent is once in a decade; his movement and understanding of the game is the best in his generation; his mentality is as good as any great athlete, all of these three coupled with his freakish endurance and stable off-field life make him surely the GOAT.

    • @clairofan01
      @clairofan01 Pƙed rokem +14

      a talent like messi comes once every 50-100 years probably, by far the best player to ever touch a football pitch. perfection

    • @wenderis
      @wenderis Pƙed rokem +4

      @@clairofan01 he is the best, but not only bcause of talent

    • @PassportBro_
      @PassportBro_ Pƙed rokem +3

      „once in a decade“
      LOL

    • @ryanperera5243
      @ryanperera5243 Pƙed rokem +2

      How on earth messi is once in decade talent ? He is once in a generation !

    • @wenderis
      @wenderis Pƙed rokem

      @@ryanperera5243 lmao. One decade in football is pretty much one generation.

  • @bagitall8957
    @bagitall8957 Pƙed rokem +265

    He is by far, he dictates the game, his game is not jst defined by goals... He makes the GoalsđŸ”„

    • @IDKwhoIam25
      @IDKwhoIam25 Pƙed rokem +3

      Took roids though

    • @bagitall8957
      @bagitall8957 Pƙed rokem +36

      @@IDKwhoIam25 u should too

    • @shuklapra1eek
      @shuklapra1eek Pƙed rokem

      @@IDKwhoIam25 Me too before coming in yo mums nose

    • @gauravtulsyan9405
      @gauravtulsyan9405 Pƙed rokem

      Come to PL and we'll see

    • @bemo8943
      @bemo8943 Pƙed rokem +25

      @@gauravtulsyan9405 Yeah Messi couldn't do it on a rainy night in stoke

  • @jasneetsingh5142
    @jasneetsingh5142 Pƙed rokem +11

    the speechlessness at 2:24. My god was he a beast that year.

  • @suthir_nadar
    @suthir_nadar Pƙed rokem +49

    This kind of analysis is really intriguing....! Can u please do a similar one for KDB...I would love to see what and how he does it....maybe not the most popular player to analyse...but i really wanna know what he does that makes him stand out in this Man City team !!!

  • @fuaddanial2029
    @fuaddanial2029 Pƙed rokem +6

    I think what Messi does which elevates him from other great players is his ability to see the game from an almost bird's eye view. His 'laziness' mentioned is purposeful, and is him waiting for the perfect moment for the right angle to cut and change direction (which he is able to do better than any player in history). SAF after MU's CL defeat said Messi plays the game like we play Playstation. And it actually took me awhile to understand what this statement actually means. FIFA players play the game at an elevated angle to allow them to see the spaces clearly. This is what Messi does on the pitch. He is able to read the movement of the whole defensive line. And his dribbles, passes, shots are all well thought off.

  • @mottomotivn237
    @mottomotivn237 Pƙed rokem +8

    Even as a CR7 fan I genuinely think that Messi is the best player in the football history.

  • @ashish_sunny
    @ashish_sunny Pƙed rokem +5

    I know most people know it, and a few overlook it but this guy has been on top level for 1 and a half decade. That is mind boggling.. So grateful to witness this.💙

  • @wolfofaspen
    @wolfofaspen Pƙed rokem +17

    You can tell just how much JJ loves Messi. 😊

  • @pro-xinyang
    @pro-xinyang Pƙed rokem +10

    Notice how when jj said in short "I love messi" and messi height flashed on the screen *170cm* 13:21 😂😂😂 I love tifo

  • @amaansiddiqui2376
    @amaansiddiqui2376 Pƙed rokem +16

    it's a massive change since galtier's implemented the classic 3-4-3-ish-kinda-thing formation

  • @messii648
    @messii648 Pƙed rokem +3

    Messi winning champions league just one more time and winning the World Cup is a dream what a perfect ending to his career

  • @pandamoon1214
    @pandamoon1214 Pƙed rokem +4

    He saw the future

  • @peterngesa9466
    @peterngesa9466 Pƙed rokem +9

    Everyone panicking because they are afraid of Ghosts lmao that line has me in stitches

  • @abdulsattarmd5316
    @abdulsattarmd5316 Pƙed rokem +3

    I am a messi fan I love how he plays but i never ever understood how he does that. Thank you now I know how he does that. It just put a smile on my face. Messi omg he is brilliant. The GHOST THE GOAT

  • @scoptzZyNelibot
    @scoptzZyNelibot Pƙed rokem +1

    I love watching, reading, or hearing some sort of Messi content or stat because each time I do my mind is blown for the millionth time over

  • @David-yy9kl
    @David-yy9kl Pƙed rokem +7

    JJ is the best at these! 🌟

  • @elreymisa7297
    @elreymisa7297 Pƙed rokem +6

    Messi is art

  • @bouzoukiman5000
    @bouzoukiman5000 Pƙed rokem +15

    I'm a neutral. Shooting, passing, runs, dribbling, steals, vision of Messi is still beyond most players in the world in all categories

    • @olianderson1606
      @olianderson1606 Pƙed rokem +3

      Steals? This aint NBA mate haha

    • @arctyic1932
      @arctyic1932 Pƙed rokem

      @@olianderson1606 Eh yo 😂

    • @bouzoukiman5000
      @bouzoukiman5000 Pƙed rokem

      @@olianderson1606 i'm sure coaches don't notice, friend mmm haha

  • @damianspence
    @damianspence Pƙed rokem +2

    Love it when JJ presents!

  • @jackparris7796
    @jackparris7796 Pƙed rokem +1

    Was waiting for this gooden

  • @binayshrestha7132
    @binayshrestha7132 Pƙed rokem +7

    "He will drop to the middle of the pitch.He doesn't do it quickly but moves slowly.when he looks back he suddenly realize he has done that".
    Tifo...JJ

  • @vothvng4273
    @vothvng4273 Pƙed rokem +11

    He is, always was and always will be

    • @calumgallagher2095
      @calumgallagher2095 Pƙed rokem +1

      Definitely wasn't last season haha only ppl that thought he was were the delusional Messi cult

    • @gaminggiant6930
      @gaminggiant6930 Pƙed rokem

      @@calumgallagher2095 he was far from having the best season last season or being eligible to being considered the best itw, but I’d say every single year bar 21/22 and 19/20 since about 2009, he has been the best in the world and in my opinion the best ever

  • @No-oneInParticular
    @No-oneInParticular Pƙed rokem

    Your videos are so good! You clearly love it, it's a joy to hear analysis with real insight and passion behind it. Thank you for making these videos.

  • @factcheck5767
    @factcheck5767 Pƙed rokem +1

    Messi is the perfection that any human can be. He plays the game like looking from 50 meters away from the field his decision making either to pass, loop or shoot is always right...playing the game surrounded by so many defenders just stop the game for 1 minutes and after watching for ariel view the decision one can take Messi exactly does on tight situation and perfectly place the ball as humanly possible each time... as calmly as anybody could ever do.....

  • @JohnnyNickor2
    @JohnnyNickor2 Pƙed rokem +56

    Yes, he always was

  • @Redonepunch
    @Redonepunch Pƙed rokem +8

    Saw the CL game at Benfica and he was great in that game. Just kept sucking in all of the defenders in that area at the top of the box and released the ball to create chances. He just creates chaos in the defense and it’s fun to watch

  • @000msk000
    @000msk000 Pƙed rokem

    Good video as always, and great to see Messi back at his best enjoying his creative play! Any neutral football fan I guess will be hoping he lifts the world cup at last next month.
    I'd be wary though of comparing his assist figures from this season with his Barcelona numbers, because of the difference in competitive levels between the two leagues, and difference in how PSG are dominating all areas of the fields as opposed to Barcelona of late years.

  • @sageofsixbroths
    @sageofsixbroths Pƙed rokem

    I love this. Subscribed

  • @stealthbummer3078
    @stealthbummer3078 Pƙed rokem +3

    Creative box unlocker, nice.

  • @hridoyabdullah5133
    @hridoyabdullah5133 Pƙed rokem +4

    The best ever 💙✹🐐

  • @whitneyhemphill464
    @whitneyhemphill464 Pƙed rokem +1

    John’s “Twa” out of nowhere had me 😂 I love the randomness of this channel.

  • @akhanduri09
    @akhanduri09 Pƙed rokem +2

    I am a Ronaldo fan, but despite that I love Messi... Yes I'm jealous of him too at some aspects but that doesn't reduce an ounce of respect I have for him. He's on of the greatest visionary and football geniuses to have ever played the beautiful game. The only thing that concerns me is the hate Messi fans have for Ronaldo or how the media treats Ronaldo. I wish people would be more compassionate towards him too and not treat him as a target for controversies. The guy's a human too.

  • @akshaym3129
    @akshaym3129 Pƙed rokem +4

    He's definitely back at the top. I'd give an arm and a leg to watch him lift the world cup!

  • @sokrplayr123
    @sokrplayr123 Pƙed rokem +3

    Appreciate John Mackenzie's appearance in this video

  • @jacksonbuell8930
    @jacksonbuell8930 Pƙed rokem

    awesome video!

  • @K_masters
    @K_masters Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    So perfect that jj is wearing that jersey for this video.

  • @tomo9224
    @tomo9224 Pƙed rokem +3

    reminds me a lot of how Steph Curry plays with Golden State. Moves a lot off the ball and creates space for team mates. Is a killer with the ball so defenders have to pay attention to him. Messi/Curry have a lot of gravity on the field of play

  • @utopia9606
    @utopia9606 Pƙed rokem +3

    The fact that his current form is only about half his prime form and he's still considered one of top class players shows how genuinely good he used to be when his prime

  • @akimyoung8507
    @akimyoung8507 Pƙed rokem

    Great video dude

  • @cameronjones8641
    @cameronjones8641 Pƙed rokem

    Brilliant video!

  • @hridoyabdullah5133
    @hridoyabdullah5133 Pƙed rokem +3

    “THATS WHY HE IS THE GOAT,The GOATTTTT”

  • @gordfarquad
    @gordfarquad Pƙed rokem +11

    JJ, would love to get your opinion on the future of Messi, I always saw him as the long term successor to iniesta at Barca. His chance creation shows that he's effective in the middle (or anywhere). Can you see him playing another 5 + years at the highest level?

    • @samn90834
      @samn90834 Pƙed rokem +9

      It depends on his coach and teammates, at 39 he will likely still be the best playmaker in the world. He’s that good, but the defensive contribution is already nonexistent, and his athleticism declines he’ll be less useful off the ball too. If a great coach can surround him with the right pieces and system then absolutely imo

    • @ruan13o
      @ruan13o Pƙed rokem +4

      You would imagine that even for Messi age will catchup with him. Perhaps if he drops into an even deeper role like Pirlo did he could but these days teams often want a dynamic person there so perhaps if there was a double pivot? Like JJ says, just watch as much of you as you possibly can until he retires. Enjoy it while it lasts.

    • @SamyadeepPurkayastha
      @SamyadeepPurkayastha Pƙed rokem +1

      he is already washed, he cannot play against big teams. Yesterday he lost possession 12 times vs Juve

    • @adityajahagirdar397
      @adityajahagirdar397 Pƙed rokem

      Well I'm no expert but i see him playing 3-4 years at this level and a few years in the MLS

    • @sumomaster5585
      @sumomaster5585 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@SamyadeepPurkayastha that's a high number for sure but attacking players are supposed to take risks...though at his age its' difficult to keep the ball for long

  • @captainsmoke1612
    @captainsmoke1612 Pƙed rokem +1

    Just love to see him enjoying football again.

  • @pranavamazon5937
    @pranavamazon5937 Pƙed rokem

    what a fantastic analysis. I have been watching this for long time, learnt a lot about football from you guys!!
    one thing is you should play the video if copyright is not an issue, coz screenshot are getting a little hard to imagine with messi's movements especially haha

  • @browniebear
    @browniebear Pƙed rokem +3

    Messi, the man, the Myth, the Ghost!

  • @markjohn5711
    @markjohn5711 Pƙed rokem +3

    Never understood how people said this guy( Ronaldo) is better than messi apart from scoring goals his other football attributes are no where near Lionel and it is showing. I don't understand how he is in the goat debate anyway cause although his trophy cabinet is amazing (which trophies have weight in the goat debate) his footballing ability when compared with pele, maradona and messi is far lacking. Just look at Gerd Muller one of the greatest goal scorers and has an amazing trophy cabinet, EUROS, 3 UCL in a row a WORLD CUP and 14 goals in the world cup yet no one mentions him along side pele or maradona he is one of the greats just not in the conversation for the greatest and neither should ronaldo be.

    • @sumomaster5585
      @sumomaster5585 Pƙed rokem +1

      because at the end of the day football is about winning and the ability to win matches is something Ronaldo had plenty of. Still not enough to be in the goat debate, but I can see why people would...credit where credit is due

    • @markjohn5711
      @markjohn5711 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@sumomaster5585 no it isn't just about winning its how you win that's why we don't call Gerd Muller's name among the greatest debate even tho he won more than maradona when maradona won it was more memorable and greater than Muller. That' s my argument never said he wasn't one of the greats just he shouldn't mentioned among the greatest I think the same should be of ronaldo.

  • @adityapurigoswami2626
    @adityapurigoswami2626 Pƙed rokem +1

    Great work JJ...

  • @mightyme426
    @mightyme426 Pƙed rokem

    This video was alot better than i was expecting

  • @seanmackenzie1449
    @seanmackenzie1449 Pƙed rokem +10

    He’s the best, if we’re not counting Miguel Almiron of course

  • @xiIrishstylez
    @xiIrishstylez Pƙed rokem +16

    Even though I'm a die hard man united fan and he cost us a champions leauge lol, he is such a joy to watch, truly one of the goats

    • @Tushar_10
      @Tushar_10 Pƙed rokem +14

      2 champions leagues*

    • @xiIrishstylez
      @xiIrishstylez Pƙed rokem +1

      Yeah true I forgot about 2011 😂

    • @markjohn5711
      @markjohn5711 Pƙed rokem +11

      Never understood how people said this guy( Ronaldo) is better than messi apart from scoring goals his other football attributes are no where near Lionel and it is showing. I don't understand how he is in the goat debate anyway cause although his trophy cabinet is amazing (which trophies have weight in the goat debate) his footballing ability when compared with pele, maradona and messi is far lacking. Just look at Gerd Muller one of the greatest goal scorers and has an amazing trophy cabinet, EUROS, 3 UCL in a row a WORLD CUP and 14 goals in the world cup yet no one mentions him along side pele or maradona he is one of the greats just not in the conversation for the greatest and neither should ronaldo be.

    • @beard6329
      @beard6329 Pƙed rokem +3

      @@markjohn5711 he has media exposure and in the modern age that goes a long way, di stefano whos undoubtedly a more complete and in my opinion better player than cristiano and real's greatest legend doesn't get near the amount of goat shouts cristiano does

    • @ukie713
      @ukie713 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@markjohn5711 As a United fan I agree completely. As much as I am grateful for Ronaldo he should not be in that conversation.

  • @GigaShiv
    @GigaShiv Pƙed rokem

    Messi has indirectly inspired me which I didn't know till yesterday,I play RM (RW ish) and all I do is look for open space,ask the ball,control the ball and run to give a cross and try long shots sometimes. Wow

  • @aidenfrost10
    @aidenfrost10 Pƙed rokem

    I'm just admiring that hair, looks great on ya broo.

  • @bagitall8957
    @bagitall8957 Pƙed rokem +8

    GoatđŸ”„

  • @Accion_y_Pasion
    @Accion_y_Pasion Pƙed rokem +7

    Short answer: He’s one of, if not the best player in a team that is also one of the favorites to at least be a ucl finalist and to be domestic league champs (unsurprisingly) so if he’s not on the balón d’or list next year I’ll be shocked

    • @Expert411
      @Expert411 Pƙed rokem +1

      ucl finalist lmao... psg have disgustingly bad defence.. they ain't going past quarter

  • @mr96nik
    @mr96nik Pƙed rokem

    bro this was one nutty but true breakdown of this goatman's powers!

  • @agustinatala2231
    @agustinatala2231 Pƙed rokem

    I read Jonathan Wilsons piece for the guardian, and says the same thing about Messi without the ball being a ghost. It's beautiful.

  • @eddielorentz8019
    @eddielorentz8019 Pƙed rokem +3

    8:08 had me dying

  • @joshuasu1456
    @joshuasu1456 Pƙed rokem +3

    “Cuz everyone’s scared of ghost” 😂

  • @elizabethcsicsery-ronay1633

    Best analysis I've ever heard. This guy is great. Love his hair. Stupid pple beat Messi up for walking. They don't understand what he's doing. All they see are goals.

  • @joshuakosamu7765
    @joshuakosamu7765 Pƙed rokem

    Stellar analysis! I think we need more player based analysis videos you know. We need one for KDB.
    Just imagine if these 2 ever played in the same team, that squad would have more assists than goals. Strikers would receive balls faster than they can put them in the back of the net đŸ€Ż

  • @jonnyso1
    @jonnyso1 Pƙed rokem +4

    The most infuriating thing that he does is when he makes these really precise slow shots that are just out of reach of anyone in the way, the keeper jumps only to see the ball going a few centimeters beyond his fingers, its just ridiculous, like watching a car crash in slow motion.

  • @XeromTV
    @XeromTV Pƙed rokem +10

    I'm -0:38 into this video and I can already say he is and he never stopped being the very best for more than a decade.

  • @henryang6434
    @henryang6434 Pƙed rokem

    U should do a video of Messi giving insane through balls this season. Even more amazing than his goals. He’s putting 3-5 obscene defence splitting passes per game and only poor finishing from other players is keeping his assist numbers down.

  • @GilangRamadhan-gi1dv
    @GilangRamadhan-gi1dv Pƙed rokem +1

    I can see ❀ in JJ's eyes.

  • @RoyMatzem
    @RoyMatzem Pƙed rokem +3

    The coach makes a big difference, Pochettino couldnt play without wingers backing deffence, so he just waste 3 of best players in the world, this year all 3 are very free for create and score

  • @ForzaOwnz
    @ForzaOwnz Pƙed rokem +5

    Messi has overtaken Ronaldo as GOAT in my book this season and is looking more and more likely to separate himself in the coming few years.
    His ability to not have to rely on his athletic ability is one of the reasons for this
    This coming from a Utd supporter

    • @sumomaster5585
      @sumomaster5585 Pƙed rokem +4

      Ronaldo achievements speak for themselves but as a footballer it was never a debate as to who was the better....Messi was better in everyway except headers and bicyle kicks....Ronaldo ruled in the sky, no questions asked.

    • @Expert411
      @Expert411 Pƙed rokem +2

      ​@@sumomaster5585 bruh he scores 1 bicycle kick after literally failing 10+ times 💀

    • @5at5una
      @5at5una Pƙed rokem +1

      @@Expert411 Zlatan boldly stares

    • @sumomaster5585
      @sumomaster5585 Pƙed rokem

      @@Expert411 nobody remembers the failures, only the epic ones scored...and his were legendary

  • @erko8620
    @erko8620 Pƙed rokem

    I love Messi too. Great video 👍

  • @kaw546
    @kaw546 Pƙed rokem

    good job!

  • @earthpeace3323
    @earthpeace3323 Pƙed rokem +4

    We know who is JJ's GOAT 😂😂😂

  • @BernardoMartinsMateus
    @BernardoMartinsMateus Pƙed rokem +3

    there has never been a time since 2009 when a player was better than Messi
    he is the best I have ever seen, even though that doesn't mean he's always the one with the best performances

  • @salinism
    @salinism Pƙed rokem

    Loved it JJ, Analysis at its finest❀
    Its Messi's world, we are just living in it.

  • @michaelclayton9658
    @michaelclayton9658 Pƙed rokem +2

    Love the Zidane Jersey

  • @abdalla8558
    @abdalla8558 Pƙed rokem +3

    Argentina needs a finisher, a deadly duo with messi, Di maria aint enough for WC

    • @pacchioni985
      @pacchioni985 Pƙed rokem +6

      He has Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez

  • @Eirlex
    @Eirlex Pƙed rokem +10

    Great player, but I can’t help but feel like maybe the weakness of Ligue 1 is helping his stats

    • @vb2388
      @vb2388 Pƙed rokem +4

      There is not a huge difference between Ligue 1 and the other 4 Top Leagues as many are stating it is..
      Lewandowski and Haaland came from Bundesliga and are currently decimating Laliga and EPL..
      I think it was pretty obvious that Messi’s goalpoaching abilities would diminish as he gets older
but he can still rely on his playmaking and dribbling to be still effective in his latter stage of his career

    • @alzer6467
      @alzer6467 Pƙed rokem +2

      yeah, hes the GOAT in my opinion but hes in a farmers league with other world class players on his team. Not really a challenge.

    • @vb2388
      @vb2388 Pƙed rokem +7

      @@alzer6467 He currently has 8 G+A in 5 UCL games
scoring and assisting past Benfica and Juventus in the process

    • @manofsteel9051
      @manofsteel9051 Pƙed rokem

      @@vb2388 the assist against juventus was a basic pass. Mbappe did all the work

    • @vb2388
      @vb2388 Pƙed rokem +4

      @@manofsteel9051 I mean Lewandowski, Haaland, CR7 etc score some basic tapins as well
Messi can get a basic pass for an assist as well đŸ€·đŸ»â€â™‚ïž

  • @Bun-N-Cheese
    @Bun-N-Cheese Pƙed rokem +2

    In short, yes. This season he is absolutely killing it!

  • @johntensai3834
    @johntensai3834 Pƙed rokem +1

    And we love him tooo❀❀❀