Lionel Messi is without a doubt one of the greatest players ever to wear the Barcelona jersey. October 16 marks a historic date for the Spanish club and its fans — the anniversary of Messi’s official debut in a competitive match.

To commemorate the occasion, Messi shared a post on his official Instagram account featuring images from his first appearance for Barcelona against Espanyol, accompanied by a simple caption: “21 years already… Incredible”.

Messi made his official debut on October 16, 2004, at just 17 years old, when he replaced Deco in the second half of a 1-0 win over Espanyol. Wearing the No. 30 shirt, the young Argentine took his first steps in what would become one of the most legendary careers in soccer history.

Over 17 unforgettable seasons with the club, Messi played 837

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