Lionel Messi
Professional footballer Lionel Messi previously played as a forward for the Argentina national team and the Spanish club FC Barcelona. He will now represent Paris Saint-Germain. Messi, who was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, is regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time and among the finest of this age.
Only his adversary Cristiano Ronaldo has won more FIFA Ballon d’Ors than Messi’s five. Messi, a dynamic attacker, can play as a centre forward or on the right side. He goes by the nickname “La Pulga” and has made 778 appearances in his senior career, scoring 672 goals.At the age of eight, Messi began competing for the Argentine team Newell’s Old Boys. He was a member of the renowned “Machine of ’87” team at Newell’s, but at the age of 10, doctors discovered he was lacking in growth hormone.
After being discovered by Spanish club FC Barcelona, Messi had his treatment and, at the age of 14, began competing for the club’s youth teams.Barcelona decided not to retain players like Ronaldinho and Deco in 2008 due to Messi’s increasing influence there.
Full Name | Lionel Andres Messi |
Birth | 24 june 1987 |
Birthplace | Argentina. |
Age | 35 years |
Nickname | Leo, Atomic Flea, Al Pulga. |
Parents | Jorge Horacio Messi (Father) Celia Maria (Mother) |
Siblings | Brother- 2 Rodrigo Messi Matias Messi Sister-1 Maria Sol Messi |
School/college | Did not attend |
Height | 6 ft 1 inch |
Wife | Antonella Roccuzzo |
Children | Son-3 Thiago Messi Roccuzzo.Mateo Messi Roccuzzo.Ciro Messi Roccuzzo. |
Ethnicity | Hispanic |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
It had to be seen to be believed when La Pulga (The Flea) scored against Getafe in the 2007 Copa del Rey. He took out from the midway line, outrunning every opponent in his path before circling the goalkeeper. The score only served to fuel further similarities between Maradona and that legendary goal he scored against England in the 1986 World Cup.
Alongside Barcelona, Messi has won seven league championships. In the 2008–09 season, after receiving Ronaldinho’s number 10 jersey, he scored 38 goals across all competitions, shining in the brilliant frontline trio with Samuel Eto’o and Thierry Henry. Barca won the Liga, Champions League, and Copa del Rey trifecta thanks to the telepathic connection that Messi developed with Andres Iniesta and Xavi Hernandez. He now holds the record for most goals scored by a player for Barcelona, scoring an astounding 73 in the 2011–12 campaign.
Coach/Mentor | Salvador Aparicio, Frank Rijkaard, Pep Guardiola |
Net Worth | $835 million (approx) |
Salary | $80 million/ annual (approx) |
Hobbies | Playing Video games and listening to Music. |
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Frequently asked Questions:
- Which Single Aspect of Your Career Are You Most Proud Of?
In the two seasons that followed, Messi would surpass his 38-goal total, tallying 45 and 50 goals, respectively, as Barcelona won the league title and advanced to their third Champions League final in six years.
- If Thiago Wants to Become a Footballer, What Advice Would He Get from You?
It’s clear to everyone and his fans just what an impact the arrival of Thiago Messi had in his father’s life. You can see many videos on the internet, messi and his son.
- Where does Lionel Messi live?
Messi Lives in a small area called Bellamar, a prestigious and expensive suburb of castelldefels, Barcelona.
