Lionel Messi is on the three-man shortlist for the 2018/19 UEFA Men's Player of the Year award. UEFA.com analyses why he's the working. Season in numbersAchievements: Spanish Liga winner, Spanish Super Cup winner, Copa del Rey runner-up, UEFA Champions League high goalscorer, European Golden Shoe winner.UEFA Champions LeagueAppearances: 10Goals: 12Assists: 3
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How does it feel to be nominated among the best three players in Europe?It means I'm on the right track to be among the best. I have to keep going that way, keep working hard and giving joy to people when I play. Without being big-headed, I think I deserve the nomination because I had a great season with my club and the national team.What were your highlights of last season?All of the games we won, but especially the Champions League quarter-final and semi-final [against Barcelona and Bayern München respectively]. And then the whole of the EURO, because it took place in France – it was wonderful, and unfortunately for us we will n... UEFA.com - News