5 players who could help Lionel Messi reach his peak this season

#2 Arturo Vidal

FC Barcelona v Boca Juniors - Joan Gamper Trophy — The midfielder will help in taking the ball forward and allow Messi stay more in offensive positions

Former Juventus and Bayern Munich ace Arturo Vidal is one of the fantastic superstars who could actually help in getting the best out of Lionel Messi this season. The Chilean landed at Camp Nou this summer after completing a £27 million move from the German top flight, and he will be looking forward to having an immediate impact in the Catalan capital.

Vidal is a strong warrior with physical advantages and technical abilities. He has been one of the best midfielders in the world for the past few years, and there is no doubt he will actually bring a lot to the LaLiga champions this season.

Since Barcelona is a club that prides itself on possession, Vidal will help in holding on to the ball, and also win it back whenever it is lost - using his incredible tackling and warrior-like attitude.

With his ability to move the ball forward into offensive areas, the midfielder will also help in feeding Lionel Messi and enable the Argentine concentrate on his attacking duties without dropping too deep in order to get possession.

About the author

Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

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