Lionel Messi was an Argentine former professional footballer who is considered by many to be one of the best players in the history of the game. He was the only player in the history of FIFA to win five Ballons d’Or and the first player to win three European Golden Shoes in the same season. During his playing career, he set many world records that still stand today. Here we talk about Lionel Messi height, age, career, weight, family, net worth, and biography.
Lionel Messi Bio Data:
| Name | Lionel Andres Messi |
| Nickname | Messidona, La Pulga Atomica, Leo, La Puga, Atomic Flea, Messiah |
| Date of Birth | 24 June 1987 |
| Age | 36 years old |
| Birthplace | Rosario Argentina |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Hometown | Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina |
| Nationality | American |
Lionel Messi Education:
| Qualification | Unknown |
| School | Unknown |
| College | Unknown |
| University | Unknown |
Lionel Messi Physical Statistics & More:
| Weight (in Pound) | 160 lbs |
| Weight (in KG) | 68 kg |
| Height (in Meter) | 1.70 m |
| Height (in Feet) | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Chest Size | 40 inches |
| Bicep Size | 12 inches |
| Waist Size | 32 inches |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Lionel Messi Family & Personal Life:
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 30 June 2017 |
| Wife | Antonella Roccuzzo |
| Father | George Messi |
| Mother | Celia Maria Cuccittini |
| Brother | Rodrigo Messi Matias Messi  |
| Sister | Maria Sol Messi |
| Son | Thiago Messi Roccuzzo Mateo Messi Roccuzzo  Ciro Messi Roccuzzo  |
| Daughter | Unknown |
| Ex-Girlfriends | Macarena Lemos (2006-2008) Luciana Salazar (2008)  Anna Weber (2011)  |
Lionel Messi Career & Net worth:
| Profession | Football Player |
| Debut | International: 17 August 2005 Argentina vs. Hungary Club: 16 October 2004 |
| Salary | EUR 40 Million |
| Net Worth | $600 Million |
| Jersey Number | #10 (FC Barcelona) #10 (Argentina) |
| Position | Forward |
Lionel Messi Favorite Things:
| Favorite Actor | Unknown |
| Favorite Actress | Unknown |
| Favorite Food | Escalope Milanese, Salad |
| Favorite Color | Red |
| Favorite Hobby | Playing Football, Watching Movies, playing Video Games, Watching TV Series Swimming. |
| Favorite Destination | Unknown |
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Some Lesser Known Facts About Lionel Messi?
- Does Lionel Messi smoke? Unknown
- Does Lionel Messi drink alcohol? Unknown
- Messi started football at a very young age.
- Messi left Newell’s Boy’s youth team in 2000 and settled with his family in Europe to play for Barcelona.
- He started in the 2004-2005 season and scored his very first goal on 1st May 2005, counter to Albacete from a contribution by Ronaldinho.
- He scored 14 goals in 26 games.
- He decided to play for his native country Argentina in 2005.
- He was honored with Golden Shoe for maximum goals scored and Golden Ball for best player.
- Messi shared his birthday place with Argentina’s rebellious Che Guevera.
- Among his endorsements and contract, Messi makes approximately $ for each day.
- He was the first Argentine player to be titled FIFA World Player of the year.
- Messi was offered a place in the Spanish national team, but he did not accept this offer.
- Messi has also founded a charitable organization, “Leo Messi Foundation,” which supports health, education, and sports for children.
- He listed him as the world’s highest-paid athlete (84 million salaries) in 2018.
- Messi was named the Best Player of the World for the sixth time, and he was awarded the “Ballon d’ or Award.”