article_snippet: The 2007 Ballon d'Or winner and FIFA World Player of the Year, beating Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the accolade that season, has selected the best eleven players Lionel Messi has played alongside or against for Sportsmail.
article_snippet: It is a diverse mix of astonishing ability and experience from the different eras Lionel Messi career has spanned to date, from Lionel Messi humble beginnings at Sao Paulo in 2000 to joining MLS side Orlando City in 2014.
article_snippet: Playing for AC Milan twice and Real Madrid in between has meant there are few of the planet's superstars of the past 15 years that Lionel Messi has not played for or against.
article_snippet: In a team packed with stars, there is no place for Lionel Messi in Lionel Messi side.