This archive report was first published on 30 September 2019.
Published on September 30, 2019, Lionel Messi has solidified his position as one of the greatest players in the world, with a remarkable record of scoring goals from outside the penalty box.
According to Sportbible, Messi has scored 69 goals from outside the box since the 2007/08 season, making him the leading scorer in Europe in this category.
Of these 69 goals, 48 were scored from free kicks, showcasing Messi's exceptional skill and technique.
His greatest rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, is in second place with 54 goals, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic occupies third with 35 long-range strikes.
Juventus star Miralem Pjanic is fourth on the table, having scored his 27th outside of the box goal in Juventus' 2-0 win over SPAL.
Earlier this year, Messi was crowned the best player in the world following an impressive 2018-19 season, where he scored 54 goals in 58 appearances.
