Messi beats off Modric and De Bruyne for the title of best playmaker in 2022. [Entire list]

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Lionel Messi, the captain of Argentina, has earned the playmaker of the year award from the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) for the sixth time.

Marca claims that Messi earned 170 points during the ranking procedure to win the IFFHS honor.

In the time period under consideration, Paris Saint-Germain recorded 30 assists in addition to 35 goals.

Luka Modric of Real Madrid, who is in second place with 115 points, is behind the former Barcelona captain.

The top six are completed by players like Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City, Bernardo Silva of Manchester City, Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United, and Antoine Griezman of Atletico Madrid.

Footballer Messi has received the honor the most times with five wins, followed by Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez with four.

The 35-year-old and the Argentina national team recently took home the 2022 FIFA World Cup trophy in Qatar.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has 12 goals and 14 assists this season for PSG in 19 games played in all competitions.

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