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Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina.
He joined FC Barcelona's youth academy La Masia at the age of 13.
Messi has won the Ballon d'Or award a record 8 times.
He won the FIFA World Cup with Argentina in 2022 in Qatar.
Messi joined Inter Miami in MLS in 2023.
He is considered by many as the greatest footballer of all time.
Messi has scored over 800 career goals across club and international football.
He won 10 La Liga titles with Barcelona.
Messi's shirt number at Inter Miami is 10.
Argentina won the Copa America in 2021 and 2024 with Messi as captain.
Messi scored 91 goals in the 2012 calendar year setting a world record.
He won 4 UEFA Champions League titles with Barcelona.
Messi has over 180 million followers on Instagram making him the most followed person.
He won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup with 7 goal contributions.
Messi's release clause at Barcelona was 700 million euros.
He left Barcelona in 2021 due to the club's financial difficulties.
Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 after leaving Barcelona.
He won the Ligue 1 title with PSG in the 2022-23 season.
Messi made his senior Argentina debut in 2005 at the age of 18.
He has won 7 Copa del Rey titles with Barcelona.
Messi scored 672 goals in 778 appearances for Barcelona.
He won the FIFA Best Player award 7 times in his career.
Messi's first Ballon d'Or was in 2009.
Argentina won the Copa America 2021 defeating Brazil in the final.
Messi has assisted over 300 goals in his professional career.
He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency as a child.
Barcelona paid for Messi's medical treatment in exchange for him joining La Masia.
Messi won the treble with Barcelona in 2009, 2011, and 2015.
He scored 50 or more goals in 6 consecutive seasons for Barcelona.
Messi has won more Ballon d'Or awards than any other player in history.