Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for FC Barcelona and the Argentina National Team.

Born: 
Rosario, Argentina
Date of Birth: 
Wednesday, June 24, 1987
Height: 
5′ 7″
Weight: 
148 lbs
Salary: 
$44,600,000 USD
Current 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

Photos

  • Lionel Messi and Marcelo
    Lionel Messi and Marcelo
  • Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati
    Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati
  • Messi, Suarez, Neymar and their kids.
    Messi, Suarez, Neymar and their kids.
  • Leo Messi Takes The Pitch Before Barça Friendly vs. Arsenal
    Leo Messi Takes The Pitch Before Barça Friendly vs. Arsenal
  • Messi's International Woes Continue After Loss To Brazil
    Messi's International Woes Continue After Loss To Brazil