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Lionel Messi
Argentine association football player (born 1987)
Lionel Andrés Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, Messi has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and eight times being named the world's best player by FIFA. In 2025, he was named the All Time Men's World Best Player by the IFFHS.
Also known as...
Lionel Andres Messi, Messi, Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini, Lionel Andrés Messi, and Leo Messi
Messi Leads Argentina Squad