The ex-River Plate man is one of Messi's favorite players, and he revealed his own admiration for his compatriot's exceptional speed of thought.
Former Argentina and Valencia star Pablo Aimar heaped praise on Lionel Messi, stating that his ability and record puts him alongside the likes of Michael Jordan and Roger Federer as one of sport's dominant figures.
The Cordoba native retired from football in 2015 because of an injury that cut short a comeback at River Plate, the club where he first shined as a youngster before moving to Europe.
Messi has said on many occasions that "El Payaso" is one of his heroes on the pitch, and Aimar returned the favor with a glowing evaluation of the Barcelona star's talents.