Messi is arguably the greatest player in the history of football and he still shines at the highest level. A lot of players are called "new Messi", but they all live up to that claim.
The Argentine is a unique player, a player with generational talent, and his influence on football is enormous, with some players having similar traits to Messi. At this point, let's take a look at five players who are similar to Messi's style.
5. Dybala (Juventus)
Di Barra, long hailed as Messi's successor, has built a successful career for himself, dybala was a genius when he was in Palermo, moving to Juventus in 2015 for £36m.
The Argentina international, like Messi, is a skilled little striker. Dybala is a good creator and goalscorer and he has done well at Juventus, although not always smoothly at times.
In 261 games for Juventus, Dybala scored 104 goals and contributed 44 assists. The 27-year-old has been plagued by injuries and has been rumored in the past that he will leave Juventus.
However, recent reports suggest that the Little Devil is ready to sign a new contract at the club.
4. Dani Olmo (Leipzig RB)
Olmo is an interesting player, and as a product of the La Masia Academy in Barcelona, Olmo chose an unorthodox route to croatia to develop.
He was a huge success in Dinamo Zagreb, with Leipzig signing him for almost £20 million in 2020. As an all-rounder who can play in midfield and up front, Olmo is a technically talented player.
The Spain international is known for his wisdom and vision and has excelled in Leipzig, where Barca are rumored to be interested in bringing Olmo back.
The 23-year-old has made 64 appearances in all competitions in Leipzig, scoring 12 goals and assisting 14 times, and Olmo is unlikely to stay at the club for long.
3. Fati (Barcelona)
Messi's heir to Barcelona, Fati, is the club's new No. 10 man, underscoring his high opinion at the top of Barcelona.
Fati looks like a growing superstar, making his debut for Barcelona in 2019. The 18-year-old doesn't appear out of place in the senior league and has been considered by many to be Barcelona's best striker.
In the 49 games he played, Fati scored 15 goals and contributed 6 assists. The Spain international missed nearly a year of football games due to a serious injury but made a strong comeback last month, scoring two goals for Barcelona this season.
2. Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain)
Neymar may be the only talented player in world football who can match Messi Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Brazil international has been doomed to big things from his performances at Santos, with Neymar and Messi being very close, the pair were invincible in Barcelona and now together they play for Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1.
Neymar is a cunning dribbler, a world-class dribbling player, and he scores a lot. Neymar is often criticised for his off-field behaviour, with many seeing him as lacking Messi's discipline.
The 29-year-old made a poor start to the new season but made 124 appearances in all competitions for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 88 goals and contributing 54 assists.
1. Salah (Liverpool)
Now, Salah is the best footballer in the world, surpassing Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Levandovski.
Salah's performances this season have rivalled Messi's peak performances, with the Egypt international consistently a world-class player since joining Liverpool from Roma for £38m in 2017, however, not many expect him to be where he is now.
His quick pace and overall offensive prowess are fascinating, with the 29-year-old already making nine appearances for the Premier League this season, scoring 10 goals and contributing five assists, and he is one of the most promising to lift the Ballon d'Or this year.