Pedri Hails Messi as Best Footballer

Pedri has hailed Lionel Messi as the best footballer in history. On 2026 FIFA World Cup duty with Spain, Pedri reflected on his time with Messi at Barcelona.

Pedri said: **“I was lucky enough to be able to play with him, to enjoy him on the pitch, in training… For me, he is the best in history. What he is doing at the age he is, I think only he can do.”**

Pedri and Messi played together at Barcelona for one season. The duo formed an enviable understanding on the pitch.

Pedri also spoke about Gavi, saying: **“He is a support and a headache. There are days when I want to kill him and others when I love him a lot.”** Gavi is intense, emotional, relentless and impossible to ignore.

Pedri and Gavi are not identical midfielders, and that is exactly why they complement each other. Pedri brings calm, rhythm and clarity, while Gavi brings fire, pressure and competitive edge.

Pedri praised Ferran Torres, saying: **“Ferran is a player who can contribute a lot to the team. I was really looking forward to him scoring that goal [against Saudi Arabia], I’m sure it will come, he’ll score important goals. We help each other.”** Pedri and Ferran are very close.

Pedri described Lamine as **“a decisive player who can change a result in a moment.”** Lamine is already someone Spain and Barcelona look to when matches need a spark.

Spain started the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 0-0 draw against Cabo Verde, but bounced back with a 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Pedri has started both games for his nation so far, producing decent performances.

Pedri's words reflect the thoughts of most fans when they think about these players. He knows how to speak to the media, and his comments are always insightful.