Lionel Messi is a world-renowned soccer forward who was born on June 24, 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. He has achieved great success with FC Barcelona and as captain of Argentina's national team, winning the Ballon d'Or four consecutive years from 2009 to 2012 and the Golden Ball Award after leading Argentina to the World Cup Championship game in 2014. His accomplishments have made him one of the most celebrated soccer players in the world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $130 Million (2024)
Lionel Messi, the renowned soccer player from Argentina, has built an extraordinary empire, evidenced by his estimated net worth of $130 million in 2024. Widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time, Messi has not only captured the hearts of millions with his exceptional skills and unparalleled talent on the field, but also his shrewd business acumen off the pitch. From lucrative endorsement deals to successful business ventures, Messi has continually expanded his financial portfolio while maintaining his status as a sports icon. With his impressive net worth, Lionel Messi's name will likely be forever linked with wealth and success in the world of soccer.
About
Star soccer forward who gained world fame while playing with FC Barcelona and as captain of Argentina's national team. He won the Ballon d'Or four straight years from 2009 to 2012 and he received the Golden Ball Award after leading the Argentinian national team to the World Cup Championship game in 2014.
Before Fame
He was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency when he was 11 years old and his local club, River Plate, did not want to pay to treat it, so he moved to Spain to play for FC Barcelona.
Trivia
When he was 25, he became the youngest player in history to score 200 goals in La Liga and in March 2012, he became the first player in Champions League history to score five goals in a single match.
Family Life
He grew up in Argentina with his parents Jorge and Celia, and his siblings: Maria, Matias, and Rodrigo. He married Antonella Roccuzzo in 2017. He and Antonella have sons named Mateo, Thiago and Ciro.
Associated With
Many pundits began calling him the next Pele after he won the 2009 UEFA Super Cup with Barcelona.