When was Lionel Messi born?

Lionel Messi was born on 24 June 1987 in Rosario.

What positions has Lionel Messi held?

Positions held by Lionel Messi include: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador (since 2010).

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Lionel Messi

लियोनेल मेस्सी

Argentine association football player (born 1987)

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Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he played for the Argentina national team for 21 years. During his career, he has set numerous records for individual accolades won, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and being named the world's best player by FIFA eight times. Messi was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year in 2020 and 2023, and was named the All Time Men's World Best Player by the IFFHS in 2025. He was among Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2011, 2012, and 2023.

Quick facts

Born: 24 June 1987 wd
Place of birth: Rosario wd
Citizenship: Argentina, Spain wd
Occupation: association football player wd
Spouse: Antonela Roccuzzo wd
Official website: messi.com wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram · YouTube wd

Positions held wd

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador (since 2010)

Awards wd

World Cup Golden Ball (2014)
FIFA Ballon d'Or (2010)
Ballon d'Or (2009)
FIFA World Player of the Year (2009)
European Golden Shoe (2010)
Onze d'Or (2009)
Trofeo Alfredo Di Stéfano (2009)
Footballer of the Year of Argentina (2005)
Pichichi Trophy (2010)
L'Équipe Champion of Champions (2011)
Best International Athlete ESPY Award (2012)
Saint George's Cross (2019)
Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsman of the Year (2020)
Golden Boy (2005)
Bravo Award (2007)

In the news All news →

Head coach Scaloni’s emotional farewell to ‘irreplaceable’ Messi7 October 2026
Tears and tributes as Messi bids farewell to Argentina7 October 2026
Lionel Messi plays final Argentina game to roaring Buenos Aires farewell7 October 2026
Messi's farewell match for Argentina to air live in Nepal on Kantipur Max1 October 2026

Questions

When was Lionel Messi born?: Lionel Messi was born on 24 June 1987 in Rosario.
What positions has Lionel Messi held?: Positions held by Lionel Messi include: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador (since 2010).

Sources

Last updated 4 November 2026 · facts checked 4 November 2026

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