We all know what Lionel Messi is capable of doing on the football field. Many players score goals but Messi at times mesmerizes you with his skills with the football. It appears as though he has just performed a magic trick out there. He possesses this awesome skill which enthralls his fans. There are few qualities which make Lionel Messi one of the greatest football players ever. Let’s take a look at them,
1. Dribbling
Messi is simply the best when it comes to dribbling. He is fast on the field and usually has immense control over the ball. This unique characteristic of speed and control in his dribbling enables him deceive the defenders with ease. He has shown his dribbling skills ample number of times and they are to be seen to be believed.
2. Balance
Very few players can come close to Messi in terms of having balance on the field. Messi’s height comes to his advantage in this regard. He has strong legs & can turn around, deviate, run never losing his balance. This unique feature enables him display some breathtaking football skills.
3. Control
If you ask the best of defenders who have played against Messi, they all have one thing in common what they about Messi. That is his control over the football when attacking. He runs quickly, dribbles it with both legs, deceives easily and is capable of scoring from any corner/place of the football field. The basic reason why is capable of doing all the said stuff is because of his ability to not to lose control over the ball at any given time.
All said, Messi is truly among the all time greats of the game and we are blessed to be able to see his game.