⚽ Lionel Messi

Full Name:
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini

Date of Birth:
June 24, 1987

Place of Birth:
Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina

Nationality:
Argentine

Occupation:
Professional footballer (Soccer player)
Current Club (as of 2025):
Inter Miami CF (Major League Soccer, USA)

Position:
Forward / Attacking midfielder

Early Life:

Messi was born into a middle-class family in Rosario, Argentina.
His father, Jorge Messi, worked in a steel factory, and his mother, Celia Cuccittini, was a part-time cleaner.
From a young age, Messi showed exceptional talent in football.
At age 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. His family moved to Barcelona, Spain, after FC Barcelona offered to pay for his medical treatment.

Career Overview:

Youth Career: Joined Newell’s Old Boys in Rosario, then moved to Barcelona’s La Masia academy in 2000.
Barcelona (2004–2021):
Made professional debut in 2004.

Became Barcelona’s all-time top scorer.
Won 10 La Liga titles, 7 Copa del Rey titles, and 4 UEFA Champions League trophies.

Won 7 Ballon d’Or awards while at Barcelona.
Paris Saint-Germain (2021–2023):

Signed after leaving Barcelona due to financial issues at the club.
Helped PSG win domestic titles.

Inter Miami
(2023–present):
Joined MLS in 2023, raising the profile of football in the USA.

National Team:
Represents Argentina.
Won the 2021 Copa América, his first major international trophy.

Led Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, becoming a national hero.

Playing Style:
Known for dribbling, vision, goal-scoring, and playmaking abilities.
Famous for free-kicks, precision passing, and low center of gravity.
Lifestyle:

Family: Married Antonela Roccuzzo (childhood friend) in 2017. They have three sons: Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro.

Residence: Lives in Miami, Florida (currently).
Previously lived in Barcelona for 20 years.

Hobbies: Enjoys spending time with family, playing video games, watching football, and charitable activities.

Diet: Maintains a strict diet and training routine to remain at peak fitness.
Personality: Humble, reserved, and family-oriented. Known for avoiding the spotlight outside football.

Business & Endorsements:

One of the highest-paid athletes in the world.
Endorsements include Adidas, Pepsi, and other global brands.

Owns a clothing line and has investments in real estate.

Charity Work:

Founded the Leo Messi Foundation, supporting access to education and healthcare for children.
Donates to hospitals and youth football programs in Argentina and worldwide.

Net Worth:

Estimated around
$400–450 million (as of 2025), including salaries, endorsements, and investments.