Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Barcelona and the Argentina National Team.
Born:
Rosario, ArgentinaDate of Birth:
Wednesday, June 24, 1987Height:
5′ 7″Weight:
148 lbsSalary:
$44,600,000 USDCurrent Team:
FC Barcelona
Argentina National Team
Facts:
- Messi has known his wife (and the mother to his children) since he was five years old
- Messi holds passports for both Argentina and Spain – and was asked to play for the Spanish National Team
- A Tokyo jeweler made a solid-gold cast of his left foot, valued at $5.25 million
