LIONEL MESSI

Published June 17, 2026

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Full Name: Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
Country: Argentina
Age: 38 years (born 24 June 1987).
Career Goal Record: Messi has over 820 career goals across Barcelona, PSG, Inter Miami and Argentina, alongside an estimated 350+ assists.
Major Clubs: FC Barcelona, Paris Saint‑Germain, Inter Miami
International Career: He has 180+ caps for Argentina, is their all‑time top scorer and captained them to Copa América 2021 and the 2022 World Cup.
Early Life: Born in Rosario, he joined Barcelona’s La Masia after the club agreed to pay for treatment of his growth hormone deficiency.
Club Career: Messi debuted for Barcelona in 2004 and led their golden era, including a record 91 goals in 2012; later spells at PSG and Inter Miami added domestic titles and the Leagues Cup.

After several defeats, he lifted Copa América 2021 and produced a historic 2022 World Cup campaign with seven goals, including two in the final.

A genius playmaker‑forward with close control, low centre of gravity and unmatched left‑foot passing and finishing.

His global brand spans sportswear, beverages, tech and luxury, and his foundation supports education and healthcare projects.

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