| Bio/Wiki | |
| Full Name | Lionel Andrés Messi |
| Nickname(s) | Leo, Atomic Flea, La Pulga, La Pulga Atomica, Messidona |
| Profession | Argentine Professional Footballer |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 170 cm in meters- 1.70 m in feet inches- 5’ 7” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 65 kg in pounds- 143 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | - Chest: 40 inches - Waist: 32 inches - Biceps: 12 inches |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Football | |
| Debut | International- On 17 August 2005, for Argentina against Hungary Club- On 16 October 2004, for FC Barcelona against Espanyol |
| Jersey Number | #10 (FC Barcelona) #10 (Argentina) |
| Position | Forward |
| Coach/Mentor | Salvador Aparicio, Frank Rijkaard, Pep Guardiola |
| Agent | Guillermo Marin |
| Records (main ones) | • Youngest two-time and three-time FIFA Ballon d'Or winner (23 and 24 years old). • Most UEFA Best Player in Europe awards (2009, 2011, 2015). • Most La Liga Best Player awards, six times (2009-2013, 2015). • Top goalscorer for country and club in a calendar year (91 goals in 2012). • Top goalscorer in La Liga (312 goals). • Top goalscorer in the FIFA Club World Cup (shared with Luis Suárez and César Delgado). • Most hat-tricks scored in a La Liga season (8 in 2011-2012, shared with Cristiano Ronaldo). • Only player to score consecutively against all opposition teams in La Liga (19 matches, 30 goals in 2012–13). • Only player to have won FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball more than one. • In 2013, became the youngest player to score 200 goals in La Liga. • Only top-scorer in five UEFA Champions League seasons (2008–09 to 2011–12, 2014–15). • Record of most hat-tricks in the UEFA Champions League, five times. • Youngest player to make 100 appearances in the UEFA Champions League: 28 years, 84 days in 2015). • All time top-goalscorer of Argentina. |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | • FIFA World Player of the Year: 2009 • FIFA Ballon d'Or/Ballon d'Or: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015 • European Golden Shoe: 2010, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018 • FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2014 • UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award: 2011, 2015 • La Liga Best Player: 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15 • FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball: 2009, 2011 • FIFA Club World Cup Final Most Valuable Player: 2009, 2011 • UEFA Goal of the Season: 2006–07, 2014–15, 2015–16 Note: He has many other awards, honours, and achievements to his name. |
| Career Turning Point | In 2007, he scored a hat-trick vs Real Madrid and ended the match with a draw while playing for Barcelona. |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 24 June 1987 |
| Age (as in 2018) | 31 Years |
| Birthplace | Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Cancer |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Hometown | Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina |
| School | Did Not Attend |
| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | None |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | Hispanic |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Messi lives in a small area called Bellamar, a prestigious and expensive suburb of Castelldefels, Barcelona |
| Hobbies | Playing Video Games, Listening to Music |
| Tattoo(s) |  |
| Controversies | • In 2013, he was investigated for his suspected tax evasion. • In 2016, his name appeared in the Panama Papers Data Leak. |
| Girls, Affairs & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Antonella Roccuzzo, Model, Argentinian Model and Dietician (2007-2017) |
| Marriage Date | June 30, 2017 |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Antonella Roccuzzo, Model, Argentinian Model and Dietician |
| Children | Daughter- None Sons- Thiago Messi (Born; 2 November 2012),  Mateo (Born; 2015), Ciro (Born; 2018)  |
| Parents | Father- Jorge Horácio Messi Mother- Celia María Cuccittini  |
| Siblings | Brothers- Matias Messi, Rodrigo Messi Sister- Maria Sol Messi  |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Footballer | Pablo Aimar |
| Favourite Food(s) | Salad, Escalope Milanese |
| Favourite Book | El Martin Fierro by Jorge Luis Borges |
| Favourite Colour | Red |
| Favourite Film | Baby's Day Out |
| Style Quotient | |
| Cars Collection | Ferrari
335 S Scaglietti Spider, Ferrari F430 Spider, Maserati Granturismo MC
Stradale, Audi Q7, Audi R8, Audi R8 GT, Mini Cooper S Cabriolet, Dodge
Charger SRT8, Range Rover Velar, Toyota Prius |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | $80 million (as in 2018) |
| Net Worth (approx.) | $835 million (his buyout clause with FC Barcelona that commits him to Camp Nou through the 2020-21 season) |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Lionel Messi
- Does Lionel Messi smoke?: Not Known
- Does Lionel Messi drink alcohol?: Yes