Top 5 players with more than 500 goals for one club

#4 Lionel Messi (Barcelona, 529 goals)

History says Messi isn't there yet

The most famous and familiar name on this list. Any article of this kind will definitely have his name on it. Regarded by many as one of the greatest footballers of all time, the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is a phenomenon in world football right now.

The Argentine broke the record of Gerd Muller not less than two weeks ago. Lionel Messi currently has scored 529 goals for the Catalan giants in 610 appearances. A prolific goal scorer for over a decade, Messi is known for his attacking runs, finishing, close control in tight areas, quick reactions, and ability to influence the game.

One of the most technically gifted players of the game, Messi possesses great vision and his passing is simply phenomenal. He has won almost every possible honors in world football, including 8 La Liga titles and 4 UEFA Champions League titles.

He is only 30 and has a long way to go before he hangs up his boots. Though he may not be the greatest footballer of all-time right now, one can confidently say Messi will finish as one.

Some of the famous quotes on Messi:

"I like Messi a lot, he’s a great player. Technically, we’re practically at the same level." - Pele

"I was a big fan of Maradona growing up and of the current crop [Cristiano] Ronaldo is good but Messi is the best I’ve ever seen. I don’t dish out praise lightly but Messi deserves it. I look for weaknesses in his game and I can’t find them." - Roy Keane

"I wear the number 10 Jersey for the US National Team in honor of the Greatest athlete I have ever seen: Messi." - Kobe Bryant