It’s hard to believe that it’s been a decade since the 17-year-old Lionel Messi took to the field for the first time for Barcelona.
The Argentine was a substitute for the Blaugrana in their La Liga clash against Espanyol in a derby game. He was aged 17 years, three months and 22 days at the time.
Back then, Messi wore the No. 30 shirt, while the No. 10 shirt that he would come to make his own was worn by Brazilian superstar Ronaldinho.
Of the team that day, only Xavi and Andres Iniesta remain on the playing staff.
As for the game itself, the match was settled by an early goal from Deco.
