Mascherano: “He is a footballing assassin, he goes onto the pitch to collect his victims.” Thiago Silva: “He can only be stopped with a gun.” José Mourinho: “He doesn't need to win a World Cup to be considered a great — he already is.” RayHudson: “He doesn't make defences cry — he makes them wear diapers.” Sergio Agüero: “He's spectacular and just makes football so much easier. To play alongside the best player in the world is a privilege.” Now who is this wonder human these people are talking about? Yes. It’s a small kid from Rosariao, Argentina, born to parents Jorge Horácio Messi and Celia María Cuccittini. A kid diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency had no hopes of dreams of conquering the world with a ball at his feet. But this kid did. Now at the age of 27 with 400+ goals and games, 4 Ballon d’Ors. 3 Onze d’Ors, 3 European Golden Shoes, 3 Pichici Trophies, 3 Champions Leagues, 3 UEFA Super Cups and 150+ individual records, this little kid goes by the name…. LIONEL MESSI. Lionel Andrés Messi a.k.a “# D10S ”. Wishing the best footballer we have ever seen a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Thank you for all the dribbles and goals. Thank you for teaching us about commitment and passion. Thank you for showing us what a legend looks like. Thank you La Pulga. Once again happy 27th birthday. This year, let it be #LeodeJaneiro. :) #Messi27 #LionelMessi #D10S #LaPulga #fcblive #HappyBirthday #Legend