In October of 2004 at the age of 17, Lionel Andrés Messi was called up to FC Barcelona’s senior team to compete against the world's best in La Liga. Until joining PSG in 2021, the Argentine striker had spent his entire club career with Barca and won a record 34 trophies including 10 La Liga, 7 Copa del Rey, and 4 UEFA Champions League titles. His 672 goals with FCB (including all competitions) are the most ever for one club and his 112 international goals (and counting) are the most ever by a South American, surpassing both Pelé and Maradona. Leo has won every individual award under the sun including a record seven Ballon d'Or trophies. After leading his beloved Argentina National Team to the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles (2021 and ’24), Messi can rightfully stake his claim as football’s G.O.A.T.

The Internet is filled with highlight reels of Messi golazos from his illustrious career. Just go to YouTube. On September 28, 2013, he produced one for the archives in a La Liga match against UD Almería. In the 21st minute, the little magician knifed through defenders with his deft touch, fed a lovely give-and-go, and then, from just outside the box, ripped a perfect left-footed shot off the far post into the back of the net. Offered here is the Barcelona jersey from that gorgeous run and finish. It has been conclusively photo-matched by the experts at Resolution Photomatching.

The traditional blue and red striped 2013-14 FC Barcelona jersey features a yellow Nike logo and the FCB team crest on the upper chest with club sponsor “Qatar Airways” at the center. The famous Barca slogan "més que un club [more than a club]” is labeled within the inner above the Nike Dri-Fit tagging. Messi’s last name, his iconic No. "10" and sponsor UNICEF appear in that order (top to bottom) on the reverse in yellow. The La Liga patch is affixed to the right sleeve. Additional Nike tagging is found on the left front tail with its unique Nike ID code (071722687); and just inside the left tail is a “SU131001HIT” Nike manufacturing date tag. The shirt exhibits obvious wear with stretching and puckering. In fact, a slightly sweat-stained aroma remains for true authenticity.

This is the first Messi photo-matched jersey we have ever handled and one of the most significant football shirts to come to market. In the most recent player rankings from the esteemed IFFHS, Messi topped the all-time list ahead of Pelé, Maradona and his longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo. At age 38, Leo continues to play at a high level for his current MLS club Inter Miami, and if we’re lucky, he could give it one final go with La Albiceleste at the 2026 FIFA World Cup next summer. For one lucky collector, here’s a grail piece from the best to ever play the world’s most popular and beautiful sport. Full authentication and photo-match paperwork from ResMatch included.