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 Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward and captain for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer and the Argentina national team, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history. He holds numerous records for individual honors, including eight Ballon d'Ors, six European Golden Shoes, and eight FIFA World Player of the Year awards, reflecting his exceptional skill and consistency at the highest level of the sport.
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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.