Boufal: 'I'm the Only One Who Surpassed Messi in a Specific Area, I'll Tell My Kids One Day'
T.E (Elbotola)
28 February 2026at12:18
Moroccan international Sofiane Boufal, who plays for French club Le Havre, has spoken about a unique achievement where he surpassed Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, expressing his pride in the feat.
In an interview with French newspaper L'Equipe, Boufal stated, "I am the only one who succeeded in surpassing Messi in a certain area."
He elaborated, "I surpassed him in the highest number of successful dribbles in La Liga during a single season (2018-2019). This fact made me laugh."
Boufal continued, "In the rankings, it was: most passes: Messi. Most goals: Messi. Most chances created: Messi; Messi, Messi, Boufal, Messi, Messi. I can talk about that to my children one day."
Q&A
What did Sofiane Boufal achieve that surpassed Lionel Messi?
Sofiane Boufal surpassed Lionel Messi in the highest number of successful dribbles during a single La Liga season. This unique statistical feat occurred in the 2018-2019 campaign, making Boufal the only player to top Messi in that specific category.
How does Boufal feel about his unique La Liga record?
Boufal feels immense pride and amusement regarding his unique La Liga record. He finds it humorous to see his name among Messi's dominant statistics in various categories, highlighting his singular achievement in successful dribbles.
What does Sofiane Boufal plan to do with this achievement in the future?
Sofiane Boufal plans to share this specific achievement with his children one day. He intends to recount how he managed to surpass the legendary Messi in a particular statistical area, providing a memorable story for his family.
