Lionel Messi stats as he gets ready to play his 500th Barcelona game

As Lionel Messi prepares to make his 500th appearance for Barcelona, we look at some of his incredible statistics.

The 28-year-old is expected to be in the Barca starting line-up that takes on Real Betis at the Nou Camp on Wednesday night and the game will be a landmark one for the iconic forward.

The four-time Ballon d’Or winner boasts many individual accolades and his brilliance still needs to be seen to be believed; but the numbers tell their own tale.

Culled: Skysports.com