The Pulga Atomica, the Atomic Flea, able to leap tall buildings and dribble through opponents at ease. What is incredible about Messi is the way the ball is always so close to him, his change of pace, and his ability to cut with the ball. How does he do it? Every step he gets a touch on the ball. As if he's trying to touch the ball as many times as he can while he goes forward--a good way to practice.