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Lionel Messi

Also known as Lionel Andres Messi, Messi, Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini, Lionel Andrés Messi, Leo Messi

Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, Messi has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballon d'Ors, six European Golden Shoes, and eight times being named the world's best player by FIFA. In 2025, he was named the All Time Men's World Best Player by the IFFHS.

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Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccitini is an Argentine association football player who has also held citizenship in Spain and Italy. Born in Rosario, he competes for Argentina and has participated in the 2006, 2010, and 2014 FIFA World Cups, as well as the 2008 Summer Olympics. His physical measurements include a height of 169 and a mass of 72. He resides in Rosario, Barcelona, Paris, and Miami.

Messi has received numerous awards, including the World Cup Golden Ball, FIFA Ballon d'Or, Ballon d'Or, and FIFA World Player of the Year. He is recognized in the Ballon Dor collection and served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. The Panama Papers are a significant event associated with him. He is the father of three children and is related to Maxi Biancucchi and Emanuel Biancucchi. His works include the title *Messi*.

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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 03:00, 25 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 03:11, 1 April 2026 (UTC)

Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, Messi has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and eight times being named the world's best player by FIFA. In 2025, he was named the All Time Men's World Best Player by the IFFHS.

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