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When looking for a player who really does maximize every aspect of their physique to their advantage, you’d be hard pressed to look past Lionel Messi. Evading defenders through incredible balance and speed as they all bounce off his diminutive frame, the pint-sized playmaker is on another level to the rest of his rivals. Not all of us are blessed with a low center of gravity though, so how can you emulate that with an extra few inches? The trick is to give yourself a rock-solid core.
