Lionel Messi Profile

Full Name: Lionel Andrés Messi

Date of Birth: June 24, 1987

Place of Birth: Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Height: 170 cm (5'7")

Nationality: Argentine

Position: Forward / Attacking Midfielder

Current Club: Inter Miami CF (Major League Soccer)

Jersey Number: 10 (for both club and Argentina national team)

Career Highlights

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the best football players of all time, known for his incredible dribbling, vision, and goal-scoring abilities.

Club Career:

FC Barcelona (2000–2021):

Messi spent most of his professional career at Barcelona, where he scored 672 goals in 778 appearances, making him the club’s all-time top scorer. He won 10 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey trophies, and 4 UEFA Champions League titles with the team.

Paris Saint-Germain (2021–2023):

Messi joined PSG in August 2021, winning 2 Ligue 1 titles and adding to his impressive trophy cabinet.

Inter Miami CF (2023–Present):

In 2023, Messi made a surprising move to the United States, joining Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer. He helped the club win the Leagues Cup in his debut season.

International Career:

Messi made his debut for the Argentina national team in 2005 and has since become the team’s captain and all-time leading scorer.

Copa América (2021): Messi won his first major international trophy with Argentina by defeating Brazil in the final.

FIFA World Cup (2022): Messi achieved his lifelong dream by leading Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, earning the Golden Ball as the tournament’s best player.

Achievements and Awards

Ballon d’Or:

Messi has won the Ballon d’Or a record 8 times (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, and 2023).

Golden Shoes:

He has won the European Golden Shoe 6 times for being the top scorer in European leagues.

Goalscoring Records:

All-time top scorer for FC Barcelona and La Liga.

Most goals scored in a calendar year (91 goals in 2012).

Other Honors:

FIFA World Player of the Year (2009).

Olympic Gold Medalist (2008).

Argentina’s most-capped player with over 175 appearances.

Personal Life

Family:

Messi is married to Antonela Roccuzzo, his childhood sweetheart, and they have three sons: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro.

Humble Beginnings:

Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency as a child. FC Barcelona offered to pay for his treatment, which led to his move to Spain at the age of 13.

Charity Work:

Messi is actively involved in philanthropy through the Leo Messi Foundation, which supports access to education and healthcare for vulnerable children worldwide.

Net Worth and Endorsements

Net Worth: Estimated at over $600 million (2025).

Endorsements: Messi has lucrative deals with brands like Adidas, Pepsi, and Budweiser. His lifetime partnership with Adidas is one of the most significant sponsorship deals in sports history.

Fun Facts

Messi holds dual citizenship in Argentina and Spain.

He is nicknamed "La Pulga" (The Flea) due to his small stature and agility.

Messi has never played for another national team besides Argentina, despite being eligible to represent Spain.

He is passionate about mate tea, a traditional South American drink.