Messi played for a number of high-profile managers during his time at Barcelona, including Frank Rijkaard, Guardiola, Tito Vilanova and Ernesto Valverde. Speaking to RAC1 in October 2019, he was asked to name the best club manager of his career and he provided the following answer:

During an interview with the RAC1 in 2019, Lionel Messi revealed the two best managers he has played for in his footballing career.

Between 2008 and 2010, Barcelona and Manchester United were two of the most dominant teams in Europe. During this period the Blaugrana, under Pep Guardiola, possessed a young, shiny Lionel Messi in their ranks. Manchester United, under Sir Alex Ferguson, also had a star in Cristiano Ronaldo, known for his pace, agility, and goal-scoring prowess.

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has played under some of the best managers in modern football history.