Bleacher Report · Jan 15, 2020
Lionel Messi Thinks About Scoring 'Less and Less'; Not 'Obsessed with Goals'
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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has said he is thinking "less and less" about scoring goals at this point in his career.
The 32-year-old has been one of the most prolific players in the game throughout his senior career. However, in recent years his game has evolved, developing from a wide forward into a false nine and now into a player who drops deeper to midfield.
Speaking about his changes as a footballer, Messi said his game is becoming geared more towards playmaking than scoring, per DAZN (h/t Stephen Crawford of Goal):
"I think less and less about scoring goals. I'm starting to step back more and more to be the creator rather than the one who finishes.