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You can make a case for RvP but no, he wouldn't have Messi's record if he went to Barca.
He's good but he's not in the debate for 'best player ever' which Messi definitely is and Ronaldo would be were Messi not around.
ballon d'or is not a case for the best player ever and should not even be mentioned in this debate. its a completely separate issue. the award is a case for the best player in the previous season.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_Ballon_d'Or

van persie was voted the best player in the english premier league last season. so he deserves a shot.