Captain Quote by Alfredo Di Stefano

I don't need to speak with my colleagues in the national side to know what kind of player Messi is. He's one of the…

— Jesus Navas

Messi is a human being and we have to respect him.

— Mario Kempes

For the world of football, Messi is a treasure because he is role model for children around the world.

— Johan Cruijff

For the world of football, Messi is a treasure because he is role model for children around the world... Messi will be the player…

— Johan Cruijff

Messi is an extraordinary player, but your squad is pivotal: at a World Cup, the 11 players on the pitch and everyone else in…

— Javier Zanetti

I think Messi's is a fantastic attitude and should be the mentality that all top players in the world should adopt.

— Luis Enrique

Messi is a player with great ambition.

— Pedro

What I'd most highlight about Leo Messi is his huge sense of responsibility for the team. It shows in every game in every competition.

— Ernesto Valverde

I have a lot of respect for Messi and for everything that he has achieved. He is very humble. But it's crucial to show…

— Manuel Neuer

A good captain is great only if he has a great team.

— S. Sreesanth

Respect is the most essential thing about captaincy. Respect between the captain and players is important. It is give and take.

— Shahid Afridi

He's an incredible person. Messi is not simply a uniquely talented footballer. He's also strong mentally, very bright, and exceptionally dedicated to his job.…

— Frank Rijkaard