Soccer Player

Lionel Messi

Lionel Andrés Messi is an Argentine footballer who is internationally famous for playing forward for PSG and being captain of the Argentina national team.

Lionel Messi
Full Name
Lionel Andrés Messi
Age
37
Birth Date
June 24, 1987
Zodiac
Cancer
Born
Argentina
Height
5′ 7″

Popularity

Fame Level
% of people who know them
62%
Liked by
63%
Neutral
27%
Disliked by
10%

About

Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional soccer player for Barcelona FC. A five time winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or, Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. He has won 34 major titles including 10 Spanish La Liga championships, making him Barcelona's all-time record goalscorer.

Lionel Messi Timeline

1987
Lionel Messi is Born
On June 24, 1987, Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina.
2000
Joins FC Barcelona's Youth Academy
At age 13, Messi moved from Argentina to Spain after being recruited to join Barcelona's prestigious youth academy, La Masia.
2004
First Team Debut
Messi made his first-team debut at the age of 17 in a friendly match against FC Porto.
2009
Wins First Ballon d'Or
Messi won his first Ballon d'Or, the award for the world's best footballer, at the age of 22.
2014
Plays in World Cup Final
Messi led Argentina to the FIFA World Cup final, where they were defeated by Germany.
2020
Surpasses Pele's Goal Record
Messi surpassed Pele's record for the most goals scored for a single club, reaching 644 goals for FC Barcelona.
2021
Signs with Paris Saint-Germain
After 21 years with FC Barcelona, Messi signed a contract with Paris Saint-Germain following financial complications at Barcelona.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Lionel Messi birthday?

Lionel Messi, an Argentine soccer player, was born June 24, 1987 and is currently 36. He is considered one of the greatest football players of all time and is best known for his outstanding performance with Barcelona FC and for winning a record six Ballon d'Or awards.

What is the Net Worth of Lionel Messi?

Lionel Messi has an estimated net worth of $400M. He is one of the most decorated soccer players, earning salaries from Barcelona and his national team Argentina. He has also earned income from endorsements sold from corporate sponsors, as well as investments in real estate, banking, and other business ventures.