The number 30
As Messi turns 30, it's only apt we start with that very number, which can be traced back to his Barcelona debut on October 16, 2004.
Messi's shirt bore said digits as he came on to make his first appearance for the senior side with eight minutes to go in a La Liga match at city rivals Espanyol.
Deco off, Messi on
The man Messi replaced to make his Barcelona debut was former Portugal international Deco, who was a player at the top of his game in 2004, having joined Barca after winning the Champions League with Porto and helping Portugal to the final of the Euros.
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