Besides Maradona, Messi was inspired by this other player

Barcelona star Leo Messi, in an interview with “Coach” where he talked about many things, revealed the players who inspired by him as a child.
Messi said that it was not just Maradona who was inspired by, but also other Argentine player Pablo Aimar, who played for clubs like River Palta, Valencia and Benfica.
“Of course I have always admired Maradona, it has been an inspiration for me. Also when Pablo Aimar began to break through, I really tasted what he did on the field, “said Messi.