| Full Name |
Lionel Andrés Messi |
| Date of Birth |
June 24, 1987 |
| Place of Birth |
Rosario, Argentina |
| Nationality |
Argentine |
| Position |
Forward |
| Current Club |
Inter Miami (MLS) |
| Previous Club |
PSG |
| Jersey Number |
30 |
| Height |
5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Nickname |
“Leo” |
| Early Career |
Joined Barcelona’s youth academy, La Masia |
| Debut |
Senior debut for FC Barcelona in 2004 |
| Record Goals |
Most goals scored for a single club (Barcelona) |
| Ballon d’Or |
7 FIFA Ballon d’Or awards |
| Dribbling |
Renowned as one of the best dribblers in history |
| International Success |
Led Argentina to victory in 2022 FIFA World Cup |
| La Liga Titles |
10 La Liga titles with Barcelona |
| Champions League |
3 UEFA Champions League titles |
| Captaincy |
Captain of Barcelona and the Argentine national team |
| Free-Kick Specialist |
Known for accuracy in taking free kicks |
| Family |
Married to Antonela Roccuzzo |
| Charitable Work |
Involved in various charitable initiatives |
| Children |
Three children |
| Social Media |
One of the most followed individuals online |
| Inter Miami Move |
Joined Inter Miami in 2023 |
| Friendship |
Close friendship with Neymar |
| Modest Nature |
Known for his humility and modesty |
| Childhood Illness |
Overcame growth hormone deficiency |
| Barcelona Exit |
Left Barcelona in 2021 due to financial reasons |
| Homage to Maradona |
Tribute celebration for Diego Maradona |
| Goal Celebration |
Points upwards after scoring |
| Rivalry |
Rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo |
| Personal Challenges |
Faced legal issues and controversies |
| Endorsements |
Featured in numerous commercials |
| Playmaking Skills |
Exceptional vision and passing abilities |
| Hat-Tricks |
Holds the record for most La Liga hat-tricks |
| Speed |
Remarkable speed and acceleration |
| Awards |
Multiple individual awards and accolades |
| Tattooed |
Sports several tattoos with personal significance |
| Foundation |
Founded Leo Messi Foundation for education and healthcare |
| Iconic Celebration |
Celebrates with both index fingers raised |
| Loyalty to Catalonia |
Expressed love for Catalonia despite leaving Barcelona |
| El Clásico |
Part of intense Barcelona-Real Madrid rivalry |
| Brand Ambassador |
Associated with Adidas and other brands |
| Childhood |
Grew up in Rosario, Argentina |
| Religion |
Christianity |
| Legacy |
Regarded as one of the greatest footballers ever |
| Personal Traits |
Down-to-earth and approachable personality |
| Goal Scorer |
Consistently among top goal scorers globally |
| FIFA World Cup |
Celebrated victory in 2022 Qatar |
