Lionel Messi.

Updated June 20, 2026 · DynastyDaily Editorial · ● Live Last updated: 2026-06-21T02:18:50Z

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Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini — Forward / Right wing, born 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina, currently at Inter Miami CF (MLS). Argentina: 190+ caps, 110+ goals (national record).

Personal information

Full name	Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini
Date of birth	24 June 1987
Birthplace	Rosario, Argentina
Height	1.70 m
Position	Forward / Right wing
Preferred foot	Left

Club information

Current club	Inter Miami CF (MLS)
Shirt number	10

Junior career

Newell's Old Boys (Rosario) youth, then joined Barcelona's La Masia academy at 13 in 2000 — Barcelona agreed to fund his growth-hormone treatment in the famous "napkin contract".

Senior career

Barcelona (2004-2021) — 778 apps, 672 goals, club record
Paris Saint-Germain (2021-2023)
Inter Miami CF (2023-present)

National team

Argentina: 190+ caps, 110+ goals (national record).

Related
Same country: Diego Maradona

Achievements

World Cup 2022 (Golden Ball)
Copa América 2021 & 2024
8× Ballon d'Or
4× UEFA Champions League
10× La Liga
World Cup Golden Ball 2014 & 2022 (only two-time winner)

Playing style & 2026 outlook

Messi's game is built on close control, vision and a low centre of gravity. The 2026 World Cup is his first as reigning champion and the only two-time Golden Ball winner.

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