34-year-old Argentinian and Paris Saint Germain (PSG) striker Lionel Messi has won the 2021 Ballon d’Or best footballer of the year award for a record of seventh time. He beats Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich & Poland, Jorginho of Chelsea & Italy, Karim Benzema of Real Madrid & France, and many others to win this year’s best footballer award. SEVEN BALLON D’OR FOR LIONEL MESSI! #ballondor pic.twitter.com/U2SywJmruC — Ballon d'Or #ballondor (@francefootball) November 29, 2021In 2021, the striker has scored a total of 40 goals, which include 28 for his former side Barcelona, 8 for Argentina, and four for PSG. Barcelona midfielder Pedri, 19, won the Kopa Trophy for the best player under the age of 21.