Lionel Messi Birthday: Football Legend's Net Worth, Career, Records & Achievements

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Happy Birthday Lionel Messi: Messi has over 800 goals in his club and international playing career, including the most 25 goals in FIFA tournaments.

Happy Birthday Lionel Messi: Legendary Argentina forward Lionel Messi celebrates his 38th birthday on Tuesday, June 24. Born in 1987 in Rosario, Argentina, Messi has had the most inspirational journey and is regarded as one of the greatest players in football history. Despite being diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency in his childhood, Messi bravely pursued his football career at the age of 13. Since then, he has set numerous records and enjoyed a decorated club and international playing career with 45 trophies in his rich cabinet.

Lionel Messi’s Early Life

Despite battling a major physical challenge, Lionel Messi decided to fulfil his dream of playing football. A teenage prodigy gifted with immense natural ability, he moved to Spain from Rosario at the age of just 13 and joined FC Barcelona where the leading Spanish club agreed to cover his medical treatment.

Messi’s playing career began with a local club called Grandoli, which was coached by his father. The great striker made his Barcelona debut back in 2004 and soon made himself an integral part of the club.

Lionel Messi’s Net Worth

Messi has an estimated net worth of around USD 650 million. Currently leading Inter Miami at the FIFA Club World Cup, the legend has an annual salary of USD 75 million. He also earns from football contracts and brand endorsements with Adidas, Pepsi and Louis Vuitton among other leading companies.

Lionel Messi’s Clubs

Messi began his senior professional football career with FC Barcelona back in 2004 and became a globally recognised figure with a pathbreaking 2008-09 season where he helped the club achieve a rare treble in Spanish football.

Messi enjoyed an incredible tally of 672 goals and won 10 La Liga titles apart from four UEFA Champions League seasons with Barcelona.

After ending his illustrious stint with Barcelona, Messi moved to Paris Saint-Germain and won 2 Ligue 1 titles during a three-year run spanning 2021-23.

He then signed with Inter Miami and led them to their first set of trophies, including the Leagues Cup and Supporters’ Shield.

Lionel Messi’s International Career

Messi made his international debut for Argentina’s senior national side in 2005 at the age of 18. Making his first appearance against Peru, he produced his first national goal in a friendly against Croatia.

Messi soon became the youngest to play and score for Argentina in a FIFA World Cup when he came in as a substitute at the 2006 edition.

That kickstarted one of the most glorious international careers in football history as Messi went on to win the 2021 and 2024 Copa América, 2022 Finalissima and fulfilled his dream of lifting the FIFA World Cup in 2022.

In his 193 appearances for Argentina, Messi has scored 112 goals.

Lionel Messi’s Achievements and Records

Messi’s glittery career is filled with remarkable achievements and several records. He holds the record for the most Ballon d’Ors to his name, having won football’s highest individual honour 8 times. His tally of 672 with Barcelona is the highest by any player for a single club.

Messi has over 800 goals in his club and international playing career, including the most 25 goals in FIFA tournaments and the most international goals by a South American male with 106.

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