Last Updated on August 30, 2023
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
