Lionel Messi | Argentina Professional Footballer
Lionel Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the…
Lionel Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi has won a record seven Ballon d’Or awards, a record six European Golden Shoes, and in 2020 was named to the Ballon d’Or Dream Team.
Stat | Value |
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Age (as of October 9, 2023) | 36 |
Girlfriend | Antonella Roccuzzo |
Nationality | Argentine |
Height | 5’7″ (170 cm) |
Weight | 150 lbs (68 kg) |
Position | Forward |
Club | Paris Saint-Germain |
National team | Argentina |
Career goals | 796 |
Career assists | 359 |
Ballon d’Or awards | 7 |
European Golden Shoes | 6 |
FIFA World Player of the Year awards | 1 |
Lionel Messi Stats:
League/Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
---|---|---|---|
Argentina National Team | 192 | 94 | 53 |
La Liga (Spain) | 520 | 474 | 219 |
Copa del Rey (Spain) | 78 | 56 | 30 |
Supercopa de España (Spain) | 14 | 14 | 4 |
Ligue 1 (France) | 35 | 26 | 23 |
Ligue 1 Uber Eats (France) | 11* | 11* | 3* |
Champions League | 156 | 129 | 44 |
Others | 32 | 25 | 13 |
Year | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | Cards (Y/R) | Highlights |
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2004-05 | Barcelona | 71 | 11 | 6 | 0/0 | La Liga debut, first goal for Barcelona |
2005-06 | Barcelona | 47 | 14 | 5 | 2/0 | First League title |
2006-07 | Barcelona | 35 | 14 | 13 | 4/0 | First Champions League final appearance |
2007-08 | Barcelona | 40 | 42 | 18 | 4/0 | First Champions League title, first Ballon d’Or |
2008-09 | Barcelona | 51 | 38 | 20 | 3/0 | La Liga and Champions League double, second Ballon d’Or |
2009-10 | Barcelona | 54 | 47 | 11 | 2/0 | La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble, third Ballon d’Or |
2010-11 | Barcelona | 53 | 53 | 31 | 7/0 | La Liga and Champions League double, fourth Ballon d’Or |
2011-12 | Barcelona | 53 | 73 | 29 | 7/0 | La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble, fifth Ballon d’Or |
2012-13 | Barcelona | 46 | 46 | 28 | 7/0 | La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble, sixth Ballon d’Or |
2013-14 | Barcelona | 54 | 59 | 23 | 4/0 | La Liga and Champions League double, seventh Ballon d’Or |
2014-15 | Barcelona | 57 | 58 | 33 | 3/0 | La Liga, Copa del Rey and Champions League treble, fifth European Golden Shoe |
2015-16 | Barcelona | 51 | 47 | 23 | 5/0 | La Liga and Copa del Rey double, fourth European Golden Shoe |
2016-17 | Barcelona | 50 | 54 | 25 | 5/0 | Copa del Rey, fifth European Golden Shoe |
2017-18 | Barcelona | 54 | 45 | 22 | 6/1 | La Liga, third European Golden Shoe |
2018-19 | Barcelona | 50 | 51 | 22 | 4/0 | La Liga, sixth European Golden Shoe |
2019-20 | Barcelona | 44 | 38 | 21 | 3/0 | La Liga |
2020-21 | Barcelona | 47 | 38 | 14 | 2/0 | Copa del Rey |
2021-22 | Barcelona | 36 | 15 | 14 | 2/0 | |
2023 | Inter Miami | 30 | 12 | 10 | 2/0 |
Individual Achievements
Award | wins |
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Ballon d’Or | 7 |
FIFA World Player of the Year | 1 |
The Best FIFA Men’s Player | 2 |
European Golden Shoe | 6 |
Club achievements
Club | Competition | wins |
---|---|---|
FC Barcelona | La Liga | 10 |
FC Barcelona | Copa del Rey | 7 |
FC Barcelona | UEFA Champions League | 4 |
FC Barcelona | FIFA Club World Cup | 3 |
International Achievements
Competition | Team | Result |
---|---|---|
2005 FIFA World Youth Championship | Argentina under-20 | Champions |
2008 Summer Olympics | Argentina under-23 | Gold medalists |
2021 Copa América | Argentina | Champions |
2022 FIFA World Cup | Argentina | Champions |
Other Notable Achievements
- Messi is the all-time leading goalscorer for both club and country.
- He is the all-time leading goalscorer and assist provider in La Liga.
- He is the all-time leading goalscorer and assist provider in the UEFA Champions League.
- He is the all-time leading goalscorer in the Copa América.
- He is the all-time leading goalscorer in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Lionel Messi’s Career Highlights: A Stellar Journey
Lionel Messi’s career boasts numerous achievements, solidifying his position as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Here’s a glimpse into some of his most remarkable feats:
Individual Accolades:
- 8 Ballon d’Or awards: An unmatched record, highlighting his dominance and exceptional individual talent.
- 3 The Best FIFA Men’s Player awards: Further solidifying his status as the world’s best player.
- 6 European Golden Shoe awards: Most in the history of the award, showcasing his consistent goalscoring prowess across various seasons.
- Most goals in La Liga (474): A legendary record that stands as a testament to his long-standing brilliance in the Spanish league.
- Most official recorded assists in football history (357): Not only a prolific goal scorer, but also a maestro of creating chances for teammates.
Club Achievements:
- 10 La Liga titles: A remarkable achievement showcasing his sustained success with Barcelona.
- 4 Champions League trophies: Lifting the coveted European trophy on multiple occasions.
- 3 Club World Cup titles: Conquering the world stage with his club teams.
- Ligue 1 title (France) with Paris Saint-Germain: Adding another league title to his impressive collection.
Lionel Messi Teams
Team | Competition |
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Inter Miami (2023) | Major League Soccer (MLS) |
Paris Saint-Germain (2021-2022) | Ligue 1 |
Barcelona (2004-2021) | La Liga |
Argentina National Team (2005-Present) | International (Major Tournaments) |
Barcelona Youth Teams (2000-2004) | La Masia Academy |
Lionel Messi Family
- He is married to Antonela Roccuzzo, his childhood sweetheart. They have been together since they were teenagers and married in 2017.
- They have three sons together: Thiago (born in 2012), Mateo (born in 2015), and Ciro (born in 2018).
- Messi is a devoted father and often shares pictures of his family on social media. However, he is careful to protect their faces from public exposure.
- His parents, Jorge and Celia, and his siblings, Rodrigo and Maria Sol, are also important parts of his life. He maintains close relationships with them and often travels with them on vacation.
Social Media Accounts:
Instagram: @leomessi
Facebook: @leomessi
Youtube: @leomessi