SpotlightMirror FootballUnverified source· 15 Aug 2026
Ansu Fati: From Messi's heir to music therapy
Once dubbed the next Lionel Messi, Ansu Fati now finds solace in music after injury-hit years.


Ansu Fati
player
Age
23
Club
Monaco
Position
Forward
Key stat
Youngest player this century to score and assist in same La Liga game
What happened. Ansu Fati, once hailed as Barcelona's next Messi, has turned to music as therapy to cope with the pressures and injuries that derailed his career.
- Fati joined Monaco this summer after a successful loan last season.
- He suffered a meniscus tear in 2020, sidelining him for nine months.
- He wore Barcelona's No. 10 after Messi left in 2021.
Fati aims to reignite his career in Ligue 1 while using music to navigate tough periods.
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