Lionel Andrés Messi, famous as Leo Messi, is a renowned footballer of Argentina. He was born and raised in Rosario town of Argentina. Messi is famous for being one of the most successful and extraordinary footballer. He plays forward and is the captain of the Argentina national team.
Messi has won almost all awards of football which include six Ballon d’Or awards, ten La Liga titles, six European Golden Shoes, and many more awards. He began his football career at the age of 13 after joining the Barcelona club and made his debut in 2004.
He is the leading goal scorer of his national team and club Barcelona. Apart from being a footballer, Messi is a model, who endorses brands like Adidas, Puma, and many more. Not only for football he is known for his charitable work as well. Messi has contributed to various international and global NGOs for the development of women and children. Messi has been serving as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since 2010.
| Name | Leo Messi |
| Nick Name | Leo Messi |
| Birth Place | Rosario, Argentina |
| Date Of Birth | 24 June 1987 |
| Age(as of 2021) | 33 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | Argentnian |
| Profession | Footballer and entrepreneur |
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Leo Messi Age, Height, Weight
As per his date of birth Leo Messi’s age is 33 years. Talking about his physical appearance Leo Messi’s height is 5′ 7″ and his weight is approx 74 kg. He is a handsome and attractive man with brown eyes and brown hair.
Career
- Messi being fond of playing since the age of 8. In 2000 he moved to Spain to join the Barcelona club. In 2005 he made his debut in the senior team of the club and surprised everyone with his performance and skills.
- In the 2008-09 season of the game, he scored a total of 38 goals in 51 games and made his place in the team permanently.
- Messi in the 2012s league became the top scorer of Barcelona’s history by surpassing César Rodríguez’s record of 232 goals.
- In 2014 he became the all-time top scorer in La Liga after scoring a hat-trick against Sevilla.
- In 2006 Messi made his international debut against the Ivory Coast and became the youngest player of Argentina to play for the national team.
- In 2011 he became the captain of the national team and his performance increased more. Messi scored his first international hat trick against Switzerland in 2012.
- He played the world come of 2018 and his performance was not up to the mark. There is speculation whether he will play in the 2022s world cup or not.
Awards and Achievements
Messi throughout his career has received several awards which include six Ballon d’Or awards, ten La Liga titles, six Copas del Rey titles, six European Golden Shoes, four UEFA Champions League titles, and many more awards won by Messi.
Family
Leo was born in a middle-class family in Rosario, Argentina. His mother’s name is Celia Cuccittini and his father’s name is Jorge Messi. He has Spanish and Italian descent and has three siblings.
Girlfriend and Affairs
Talking about Leo’s personal life, he has been married to his long time girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo since 2017. He has three sons named Thiago, Mateo and Ciro.
Facts
- Leo Messi hails from Rosario, Argentina.
- He has over 181m followers on Instagram.
- He has gained over 1m subscribers on YouTube.
- Pablo Aimar is his favorite footballer.
- Madrid is his favorite holiday destination.
- White is his favorite color.
Leo Messi Net Worth
As of now Leo’s net worth is more than $1B. His sources of income are football, commercials and brand endorsements.
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FAQ
What is the age of Leo Messi?
Age of Leo Messi is 33 years.
When is the Birthday of Leo Messi?
Leo Messi’s birthday is on 24 June 1987
How tall is Leo Messi?
Leo Messi is 5′ 7″ tall.
Where is Leo Messi from?
Leo Messi is from Rosario, Argentina.