On Saturday, Lionel Messi played the 1,000th match of his career and made a decisive contribution to Argentina’s qualification for the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, defeating Australia (2-1).

FIFA World Cup 2022 Brazil and Croatia to play in qualifiers on Monday in the quarters – TV schedule

It’s no news that the current captain of the Cougars is leading the national team, currently has 3 goals and an assist in his final career tournament.

At this World Cup, Messi is leading in an unprecedented top.

Lionel Messi, the leader in the ranking of players who have taken the most steps while walking

Leo Messi is in the final finals of his professional football career, but some aspects of his sporting life have remained unchanged over the years.

Always, but especially in the confrontations when Barcelona lost in the Champions League, Lionel Messi was seen actually walking on the pitch.

Well, at this World Cup, Messi tops the list of footballers with the most steps at a normal walking pace, with no less than 4,625 (about 3.5 km), according to a ranking published by Amazon France.

Here’s what the rating looks like

1. Lionel Messi (Argentina) – 4625 steps

2. Mohammed Salisu (Ghana) – 4525 steps

3. Hirving Losano (Mexico) – 4505 steps

4. Jordan Pickford (England) – 4494 steps

5. Robert Lewandowski (Poland) – 4464 steps

6. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) – 4460 steps

7. Antoine Griezmann (France) – 4446 steps

8. Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia) – 4431 steps

9. Mohammed Kanno (Saudi Arabia) – 4406 steps

10. Unai Simon (Spain) – 4386 steps

What matches await us in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup

Friday, December 9

Japan / Croatia – Brazil / South Korea (Education City Stadium – Doha, 17:00)

Netherlands – Argentina (Lusail Stadium – Al Daayen, 21:00)

Saturday, December 10

Morocco / Spain – Portugal / Switzerland (Al Toumama Stadium – Doha, 17:00)

France – England (Al Beit Stadium – Al Khor, 21:00).