Leo Messi named LaLiga Santander Player of the Month for February

Leo Messi has been named the LaLiga Santander Player of the Month for February, with the Argentine star shining out on the field play in familiar fashion.

The frontman scored 7 goals in the five games in February and is the top scorer in LaLiga Santander, with a total of 19 for this 2020/21 season. His goals have also helped FC Barcelona produce a perfect winning run in LaLiga Santander in February.

The award further consolidates Messi's position as a genuine LaLiga legend. The Argentine has now netted 463 goals in 508 LaLiga Santander games. During February, he added two more braces to his personal collection, coming against Deportivo Alaves and Elche CF.

The Barcelona number 10 came out on top in the voting against the other candidates vying for the award: Alexander Isak, Yassine Bounou, Thibaut Courtois, Alex Berenguer, Nabil Fekir and Jose Luis Morales.