Messi is widely considered the best footballer ever, and his 41 individual trophies, 40 club trophies, and five International trophies confidently back up the case.
At 38-years-old, the GOAT is still making the game look easy in MLS. In 2022, Messi led Argentina to their first World Cup victory since 1986, and just last season in MLS helped Inter Miami win their first MLS Cup.
The one trophy that has eluded so many of the greatest players ever is the World Cup, but Messi and Argentina won in 2022, and will have a chance to go back-to-back at the 2026 World Cup.
Messi is aging like fine wine, picking out passes that no other person on the planet could see, and making the game look easy.
Lionel Messi Bio
Name | Lionel Andres Messi Cuccitini |
Age | 38 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Birthdate | June 24, 1987 |
Nationality | Argentinian |
Birthplace | Rosario, Argentina |
Position(s) | Forward - Winger |
Current Club | Inter Miami CF |
Jersey Number | 10 |
Lionel Messi's Argentina Career
CAPS: 200
Goals: 120
Assists: 64
Lionel Messi made his Argentina National Team debut less than a year after making his professional debut, and has racked up 180 goal contributions for his national in 198 appearances since.
Messi has played in five World Cup tournaments, and is on the verge of reaching a record breaking sixth World Cup in 2026. In those five World Cup appearances, the GOAT has scored 16 goals, and contributed eight assists which are both tied for the most all-time.
Messi is Argentina's captain, and has held that position consistently since 2011. He is the all-time leading in CAPS and goals for the Argentina national team, and is second all-time in international goals by any player (second only to Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal).
Lionel Messi's Club Career
Lionel Messi began his unforgettable career with Barcelona, making his debut at just three months after turning 17. Messi played the majority of his career in Barcelona, playing 778 matches, and scoring 672 goals for the club.
Messi also won seven of his eight Ballon d'Or trophies during his time at Barcelona, before joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2021 at 34-years-old.
After a disappointing two seasons in Paris, Messi - like LeBron James - took his talents to South Beach to join Inter Miami in MLS.
In his first two season's in MLS, Messi has won back-to-back league MVPs, and helped Inter Miami win their first MLS Cup in 2025.
Lionel Messi's Stats by Club
Appearances | Goals | Assists | |
FC Barcelona (2005-2021) | 778 | 672 | 303 |
PSG (2021-2023) | 75 | 32 | 35 |
Inter Miami (2023-Present) | 104 | 90 | 51 |
Trophies Won by Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi has won all their is to win in global soccer, and his trophy cabinet includes 41 individual awards (including eight Ballon d'Or trophies), 40 club trophies, and five international trophies.
Find out Every Trophy in Lionel Messi's Trophy Cabinet on site.
Lionel Messi's Transfer Value
Lionel Messi's current market value is $17 million, due to his advanced age.
Messi's market value reached its peak of $81 million in 2017, but that number would have been much higher in todays age.
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