Check out the detailed biography of Lionel Messi including his age, height, net worth, and family.
Lionel Andrés Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the Argentina national team.
Short Information
- Known As – Leo, Atomic Flea, La Pulga, La Pulga Atomica, Messidona
- Current Age – 35 years old (2022).
- Birthdate – 24 June 1987
- Profession – Football Player
Personal Information
- BirthName – Lionel Andrés Messi
- Known As – Leo, Atomic Flea, La Pulga, La Pulga Atomica, Messidona
- Date of Birth – 24 June 1987
- Current Age – 35 years old (2022).
- Birth Place – Rosario, Argentina
- Hometown – Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
- Profession – Football Player
- Zodiac Sign – Cancer
- Religion – Roman Catholic
- Nationality – Argentine
Physical Stats
- Height –In meters – 1.70 m, In centimeters – 170 cm, In feet and inches – 5 feet and 7 inches.
- Weight –In kilograms – Black, In pounds – Black.
- Body Dimension- Chest – 40 Inches, Waist – 32 Inches, Biceps – 12 Inches.
- Eye Color – Dark Brown
- Hair Color – Dark Brown
Education | Qualification
- School – N/A
- College – N/A
- Qualification – N/A
Personal Life
Messi married Antonela Roccuzzo on 30 June 2017 at a luxury hotel named Hotel City Center in Rosario. Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro are the couple’s three kids, born in 2012, 2015, and 2018. Messi has a deep bond with the people in his immediate family, especially his mother Celia, whose image is inked on his left shoulder.
Family | Relative
- Father – Jorge Horácio Messi
- Mother – Celia María Cuccittini
- Brother – Rodrigo Messi and Matías Messi
- Sister – Maria Sol Messi
- Son – Thiago Messi Roccuzzo, Mateo Messi Roccuzzo, and Ciro Messi Roccuzzo
- Daughter – N/A
- GF/BF – N/A
- Wife – Antonella Roccuzzo
Relationship Status
- Wife – Antonella Roccuzzo
Know More About Lionel Messi
Messi has won a record seven Ballon d’Or awards and six European Golden Shoes.
He also holds the records for most goals in “La Liga” (474), a “La Liga” and “European league season” (50), most hat-tricks (36), and the “UEFA Champions League” (8).
Until leaving Barcelona in 2021, he had spent his entire professional career with the club.
He is the player with the most goals for a single club, with over 750 goals in his professional career for the club and nation.
He established himself as Barcelona’s all-time leading scorer during the 2011–12 season, breaking both La Liga and European records for the number of goals scored in a single season.
In 2015, he led his club to a historic second treble, after which he was awarded a fifth Ballon d’Or.
Out of contract in 2018, he signed for Paris Saint-Germain and won a record sixth Ballon in 2019.
A youth international, he won the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship and 2008 Olympic gold at the age of 17. He was the youngest player to play and score in a FIFA World Cup in 2006 and reached the final of the 2007 Copa América.
As Argentina’s captain, he led his country to three consecutive finals, winning the Golden Ball and Golden Boot awards in 2014, 2015, and 2016.
In 2016, he reversed his decision to retire from international football and returned to lead them to the 2018 and 2019 World Cups and 2021 Copas Américas. He could win a record seventh Ballon d’Or in 2021.
Messi was named the world’s highest-paid footballer for five years out of six between 2009 and 2014 by France Football.
He was among Time’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2011 and 2012. He won the 2020 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award in February.
Later that year, he became the second footballer to surpass $1 billion in career earnings.
Lionel Messi’s Net Worth & Properties
Total net worth –
Car Collection –
- Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti
- Pagani Zonda Tricolore
- Mercedes SLS AMG
- Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale
- Ferrari F430 Spyder
- Audi RS6
- Audi A7
- Audi Q7
- Mini Cooper
- Range Rover Vogue
- Range Rover Sport
- Cadillac Escalade
- Lexus RX 450h
Bike Collection –
House –
- Barcelona Mansion.
- One Zero Eco House.
- Riverfront House Argentina.
Facts
- He was just 13 years old when Barcelona signed him.
- Due to his quick, dangerous, and cunning style of play, which combines with his small size to break opponents’ ankles, he is known by the nickname “La Pulga Atomica,” which means “The Atomic Flea.”
- In SportsPro Magazine’s poll of the “world’s most marketable athletes of 2013,” Messi came in second place, following teammate Neymar Jr.
- In 2010, Messi was appointed UNICEF’s goodwill ambassador.
- He loves Milanesa Napolitana.
Quotes By Lionel Messi.
- You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it.
- You can overcome anything, if and only if you love something enough.
- The best decisions aren’t made with your mind, but with your instinct.
- Sometimes you have to accept you can’t win all the time.
Movies
- Andrés Iniesta: The Unexpected Hero (2020)
- Draw (2018)
- Made in Argentina: Sergio Aguero (2018)
- Leo Le Film (2021)
Television Shows
Awards | Achievements
- FIFA World Youth Championship (2005)
- FIFA Club World Cup (2009, 2011, and 2015)
- FIFA World Cup runner-up (2014)
- FIFA World Player of the Year (2009)
- The Best FIFA Men’s Player (2019)
- European Golden Shoe (2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, and 2018–19)
- FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (2014)
- FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball (2009 and 2011)
- ESPY Awards: Best International Athlete (2015 and 2012)
- ESPY Awards: Best International Men’s Soccer Player (2019)
Favorite Things:-
- Favorite Footballer – Pablo Aimar
- Favorite Favorite Food -Salad, Escalope Milanese
- Favorite Book – El Martin Fierro
- Favorite Color – Red
- Favorite Film – Baby’s Day Out (1994)
Social Accounts
FAQ’s
Q1.What is the real name of Lionel Messi?
Ans-Lionel Messi’s full name is Lionel Andrés Messi.
Q2.What is the net worth of Lionel Messi?
Ans-Lionel Messi’s net worth is to be estimated at around $650 million.
Q3.Who is Lionel Messi’s wife?
Ans-Lionel Messi has been married to Antonella Roccuzzo, his girlfriend, since 2007.
Q4.How many kids does Lionel Messi have?
Ans-Lionel Messi is the father of 3 sons named Thiago Messi Roccuzzo, Mateo Messi Roccuzzo, and Ciro Messi Roccuzzo.
Q5.How many Guinness records does Messi have?
Ans-Lionel Messi holds 6 Guinness books of world records.