Player Details

Name

Lionel Messi

Height

5' 7"

Weight

148 lbs

Date of Birth

6.24.1987 (35)

Birthplace

Rosario, Argentina

Position

Forward

Position Detail

Second Striker

Preferred Side

Left/Centre/Right

Footedness

Left
Career Summary

CURRENT CLUB: Barcelona (Spain)

Lionel Messi is one of the two best players in the world, having won the Ballon d'Or for four consecutive years (2009-2012). With Barcelona he has won seven La Liga titles (2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15) and four Champions League titles (2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15).

ARGENTINIAN NATIONAL TEAM

Messi has not had quite as much success on the international level that he has had with Barcelona, although he did lead Argentina to the World Cup Final in 2014, where they were just barely outmatched by Germany. 

CLUB CAREER

Messi is already has the second most goals in La Liga history despite being just 26 (turning 27 on June 24th). He has scored the most goals ever for a club in a season and over the course of an entire year. He is Barcelona's all-time leading goalscorer in official competitions with over 350.