He probably gained, what, a few inches? His small size is one of his greatest assets. Now, if he were 5'3" or something, would that have tremendously affected his ability? That really is almost too small to play the game, regardless of his incredible technical ability.
I think his hormone treatments certainly had an impact on his footballing ability. Hard to say what kind of player he'd be without the treatments though.
I thought taking growth hormone or I think TGH its called, was banned in most professional sports. I'm not havin a go Messi is awesome but if most people had taken it, they'd face a ban. I know its for medical reasons but would he be the player he is now without it. What would have happened to Shola had he taken it?
Shola didn't suffer from an hormone deficiency disease.
Plus I don't think what he needs is more size...
Couldn't make him any worse right now.