Messi's Interesting Facts




Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina.


Messi's full name is Lionel Andrés Messi.


He began playing soccer at a very young age and joined his local club, Newell's Old Boys, at the age of six.


Messi was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency as a child, which led to his move to Barcelona, where the club agreed to pay for his medical treatment.


He made his debut for Barcelona's senior team at the age of 16 in a friendly match against FC Porto.


Messi holds the record for the most goals scored in a calendar year. In 2012, he scored a staggering 91 goals in all competitions.


He has won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award (now called The Best FIFA Men's Player) a record seven times, which is the most by any player in history.


Messi has spent the majority of his professional career at FC Barcelona, where he won numerous domestic and international titles, including four UEFA Champions League titles.


In August 2020, Messi shocked the soccer world by announcing his desire to leave Barcelona. Eventually, he stayed for one more season and then signed with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in August 2021.


Messi has represented the Argentina national team since 2005 and has won the Copa America in 2021, which was his first major international trophy with the national team.


He holds the record for the most goals scored for the Argentina national team, surpassing Gabriel Batistuta's record in 2016.


Messi is known for his incredible dribbling skills, close ball control, and ability to change direction quickly, which have made him one of the most elusive and difficult players to defend against.


He is the all-time leading scorer in La Liga, the top professional league in Spain, with more than 470 goals.


Messi has an impressive collection of individual awards, including the Golden Foot, European Golden Shoe, and FIFA World Player of the Year.


He has been the top scorer in La Liga on multiple occasions, clinching the Pichichi Trophy several times.


Messi has a long-standing rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo, with both players dominating the world of soccer for over a decade. Their individual battles and debates over who is the better player have been highly publicized.


Despite his success, Messi has been humble and often avoids excessive media attention. He is known for his quiet and reserved personality off the field.


Messi has a strong philanthropic side and has established the Leo Messi Foundation, which supports access to education and health care for vulnerable children.


In addition to his soccer skills, Messi is also an accomplished playmaker, often providing key assists and setting up goals for his teammates.


Messi's move to Paris Saint-Germain reunited him with former Barcelona teammate Neymar, creating one of the most exciting attacking trios alongside Kylian Mbappé.