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Lionel Messi is an attacker from Argentina who plays for Argentina, wearing shirt number 10. This season he has scored 35 goals and provided 24 assists in 34 appearances. Born in 1987, he stands 1.70 m tall.
Player information
Full name
Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
Known as
L. Messi
Position
Attacker
Team
Argentina
Nationality
Argentina
Date of birth
24 June 1987
Age
39 years
Height
1.70 m
Weight
67 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
10
Season statistics
34
Matches
35
Goals
24
Assists
3
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
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Trophy cabinet · 50 won
Super Cup
8×
2018 · 2016 · 2013 · 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · +2 more
Copa del Rey
7×
2020/2021 · 2017/2018 · 2016/2017 · 2015/2016 · 2014/2015 · 2011/2012 · +1 more
Trofeo Joan Gamper
5×
2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 · 2016
UEFA Champions League
4×
2014/2015 · 2010/2011 · 2008/2009 · 2005/2006
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
3×
2015 · 2011 · 2009
UEFA Super Cup
3×
2015 · 2011/2012 · 2009
CONMEBOL Copa America
2×
2024 · 2021
Ligue 1
2×
2022/2023 · 2021/2022
Leagues Cup
1×
2023
CONMEBOL/UEFA Finalissima
1×
2022
FIFA World Cup
1×
2022
Trophée des Champions
1×
2022
Copa Catalunya
1×
2013/2014
Olympics Men
1×
2008
Runner-up finishes
Runner-up finishes · 20: Leagues Cup (2025) · US Open Cup (2023) · Super Cup (2021, 2017, 2015, 2012) · La Liga (2019/2020, 2016/2017, 2013/2014, 2011/2012) · Copa del Rey (2018/2019, 2013/2014, 2010/2011) · CONMEBOL Copa America (2016, 2015, 2007) · FIFA World Cup (2014) · UEFA Super Cup (2006/2007) · FIFA Intercontinental Cup (2006)
Honours and individual awards
Lionel Messi has won 8 Ballon d'Or titles, 6 European Golden Shoe titles and 2 UEFA Men's Player of the Year titles, from 122 individual honours in total.
Major individual awards
- Ballon d'Or 8× 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023
- FIFA World Player of the Year 8× 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2022, 2023
- UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award 2× 2010–11, 2014–15
- UEFA Club Footballer of the Year 2008–09
Goalscoring awards
- European Golden Shoe 6× 2009–10, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2016–17, 2017–18, 2018–19
- Pichichi Trophy 6× 2009, 2011–12, 2016–17, 2018–19, 2019–20, 2020–21
- UEFA Champions League top scorer 6× 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2018–19
- Copa América Golden Ball 2× 2015, 2021
- FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball 2× 2009, 2011
- FIFA World Cup Golden Ball 2× 2014, 2022
- Copa América Golden Boot 2021
- FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Ball 2005
- FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Boot 2005
- MLS Golden Boot 2025
- World Cup Golden Ball 2014
Player of the year awards
- Argentine Footballer of the Year 8× 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- La Liga Best Player 8× 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13, 2014–15, 2016–17, 2017–18
- IFFHS World's Best Player 3× 2010, 2020, 2022
- Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2× 2020, 2023
- Footballer of the Year of Argentina 2021
- Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year 2020
Team selections
- UEFA Team of the Year 3× 2015, 2017, 2020
- Ballon d'Or Dream Team 2020
Other honours
- Argentine Sportsperson of the Year 4× 2011, 2021, 2022, 2023
- IFFHS World's Best Playmaker 3× 2010, 2019, 2021
- IFFHS World Team 2× 2010, 2021
- IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer 2× 2010, 2018
- LFP Awards 2× 2019, 2020
- MLS Most Valuable Player 2× 2024, 2025
- UEFA Club Football Awards 2× 2019, 2020
- Alejandro buceta 2005
- Best International Athlete ESPY Award 2019
- Bravo Award 2007
- diamond Konex award 2020
- Don Balón Award 2010
- El País King of European Soccer 2012
- FIFA FIFPro World XI 2020
- FIFA U-20 World Cup awards 2005
- FIFPRO 2008
- Globe Soccer Awards 2015
- IFFHS World's Best International Goal Scorer 2012
- IFFHS World's Best Top Goal Scorer 2016
- L'Équipe Champion of Champions 2011
- Marca Leyenda 2009
- Mastercard All-Star Team 2014
- Olimpia Award 2021
- Onze d'Or 2018
- Premi Barça Jugadors 2016
- Princess of Asturias Award for Sports 2026
- Saint George's Cross 2019
- The Guardian 100 Best Footballers in the World 2019
- TIME Athlete of the Year 2023
- Trofeo Aldo Rovira 2018
- Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano 2019
- Trofeo EFE 2012
- Trofeo Gol Televisión 2015
- World Soccer Award 2019
Monthly and one-off awards
- La Liga Player of the Month 2021
State honours
- Premios Protagonistas 2008
- Presidential Medal of Freedom 2025
Clubs and national teams · 2
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Inter Miami © Captain -
The career of Lionel Messi so far
Lionel Messi 's career began at Barcelona II. He moved to FC Barcelona in 2005, to Paris Saint Germain in 2021 and then to Inter Miami in 2023. He has won 50 trophies, including CONMEBOL Copa America, Leagues Cup, Ligue 1. He currently plays for Argentina, with 35 goals in 34 appearances this season.
Career history · 3 transfers
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2023
Paris Saint Germain Inter Miami
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2021
FC Barcelona Paris Saint Germain
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2005
Barcelona II FC Barcelona
Frequently asked questions about Lionel Messi
What team does Lionel Messi play for?
Lionel Messi plays for Argentina.
What position does Lionel Messi play?
Lionel Messi plays as an attacker, usually as a right wing.
How old is Lionel Messi ?
Lionel Messi is 39 years old, born on 24 June 1987.
How tall is Lionel Messi ?
Lionel Messi is 1.70 m (5′7″) tall.
How many goals has Lionel Messi scored this season?
Lionel Messi has scored 35 goals in 34 appearances this season.
Where is Lionel Messi from?
Lionel Messi is from Argentina.
Which teams has Lionel Messi played for?
Lionel Messi has played for Barcelona II, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint Germain, Inter Miami and Argentina.
Where can you follow Lionel Messi ?
You can follow Lionel Messi on Instagram (@leomessi), X (Twitter) (@fundacionmessi), YouTube and Facebook. These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Lionel Messi wear?
Lionel Messi wears shirt number 10 for Argentina.