Lionel Messi is one of the main attractions of the World Cup.

He won the previous World Cup four years ago in Qatar and has now led Argentina to the quarterfinals, hoping to repeat another “epic” run.

However, the 39-year-old superstar shares a special distinction with another player, whom we “saw in action” for a season on Greek soccer fields. We’re talking about Azedine Ounai.

Both are the only players in the last two World Cups to have managed at least 20 successful dribbles. But they are also the only two to have drawn at least 20 fouls.

This shows just how influential they are for their teams, but also how difficult it is for opponents to mark them.

*photo source: AR