Lionel Messi does have Ligue 1 titles to his name — in fact, he won two Ligue 1 championships while at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). This article by AtiGoal will dive into when those wins came, what they meant for Messi’s legacy, how he performed during his time in France, and whether Ligue 1 was a good fit for the GOAT.
What is Ligue 1 and why it matters
Ligue 1 is the top professional football division in France. It’s been the stage for clubs like Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, AS Monaco, Lyon, Lille, and others. Winning Ligue 1 adds an important domestic league title to any player’s honors — particularly when the player is Messi, whose trophy haul often gets measured by the biggest domestic leagues in the world (La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, etc.).
Messi’s time in France at PSG
Messi joined PSG in August 2021, departing Barcelona after an era filled with La Liga titles, Champions League wins, and all the glories.
Ligue 1 titles won
During his stint at PSG, Messi won Ligue 1 in:
- 2021-22 season
- 2022-23 season
So, yes — 2 Ligue 1 titles.
His contributions
Messi’s transition.
How those Ligue 1 wins compare to the rest of his trophy haul
Messi’s career before PSG was almost defined by domestic dominance in Spain (La Liga) and continental success (Champions League). So adding Ligue 1 titles didn’t necessarily elevate him more in terms of achievement, but it diversified his honors and added weight to his ability to win across different leagues.
Here’s a snapshot:
- La Liga titles: Many with Barcelona (10) before he left.
- Champions League successes, Copa del Rey etc. all part of his Barcelona legacy.
- At PSG: the two Ligue 1s, plus the Trophée des Champions (the French Super Cup equivalent) in 2022.
Winning Ligue 1 didn’t become his signature, but it displayed adaptability. A player dominating Spain’s top flight, then stepping into the French top flight and still collecting silverware — that strengthens the ‘legend’ status.
Frequently asked questions
Did Messi win more than 2 Ligue 1 titles?
No — up to now, 2 is the number. He was at PSG for two seasons, 2021-22 and 2022-23, and won in both of them.
Did Messi score or have big moments in Ligue 1?
Yes, he had important performances — goals, assists, matches that helped secure Paris’s title wins. While he may not have outscored the entire league, his presence and magical moments still came through.
Why did he leave PSG after Ligue 1 wins?
A mix of things: personal desire for new challenges, perhaps some dissatisfaction with how his time there went beyond the trophies — things like the Champions League expectations, adaptation. Eventually in 2023 he moved to Inter Miami.
What winning Ligue 1 means for Messi’s legacy
Winning Ligue 1 might not be the most glamorous or celebrated of his achievements — La Liga and Champions League tend to get more global attention — but these titles:
- Show he can dominate across different leagues.
- Add proof of consistency: wherever Messi plays, silverware follows.
- Help reinforce comparisons between him and other greats who’ve won big in multiple leagues.
For young fans asking, “Can Messi win outside of Spain?”, the answer is yes. And he did it well in France.
Conclusion
Yes, Lionel Messi does have Ligue 1 titles — two of them, with PSG in the 2021-22 and 2022-23 seasons. These wins are a valuable part of his vast trophy cabinet, highlighting his ability to win everywhere.
At AtiGoal, our aim is always to lay out the facts clearly: Messi added Ligue 1 to his collection, contributed on and off the ball, and left France still among the very top of football legends.
Want to dive deeper? Check out match analyses, or see where these fits among football’s all-time league title winners.
