Here is the only individual prize that Lionel Messi has missed out on throughout his career

His eighth Ballon d’Or also places him in a league of his own in terms of individual honors, as he boasts an impressive total of 52 awards. His closest rival is Cristiano Ronaldo with 32.

Messi may have stated that no football award could keep him up at night, but a quick check by Sports Brief revealed a notable individual distinction that the Argentine has never claimed in his career.

That is the Puskas Award, which has become one of the most coveted treasures in terms of individual accolades.

The Puskas Award is given to the player who scores the best goal in a calendar year, and although Messi has notched numerous successes throughout his two-decade career, none of his 826 career goals has earned him this prize.