Lionel Messi insists his personal success in 2009 has been the result of playing for a great team.
The Argentina international is expected to be named Fifa World Player of the Year on Monday, adding to the Ballon d'Or award he has already claimed this term.
Having helped Barca to an unprecedented six titles over the course of a remarkable 12 months at Camp Nou, few could deny that Messi is worthy of such an accolade.
He has added the Primera Liga title, the Spanish Cup, the UEFA Champions League, the Spanish and European Super Cups and the Club World Cup to his ever-growing roll of honour.
Messi, though, is adamant that Pep Gaurdiola's side have benefited more from their unflappable team spirit this year than his individual brilliance.
"No, please, I am not King of the World now, nor the number one, I don't believe in those things," Messi said in an interview with Spain's el Periodico newspaper on Monday.
"I am the same person as always and I have the good fortune to play in a great team.
"I don't feel like the best, the best is Barca."
HistoricMessi admits individual accolades are always special, but claims collective success at Barca is more important to him than personal praise.
"I only think of the group and that nobody has ever been able to win what we have, and that is what gives me more pleasure," added the South American superstar.
"Later on, of course, individual awards are also nice.
"It was an historic year for Barca and for me but it's thanks to the work of everyone."
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