Lionel Messi Wiki, Age, Wife, Family, Net Worth & More
By Emily Wilson|Published March 26, 2026
Lionel Messi is one of the most celebrated football players in the world. Born in Rosario, Argentina, he plays for both the Argentine national football team and the Spanish football club “FC Barcelona”. At the age of 16 years, 4 months, and 23 days, Messi made his first-team debut on November 16, 2003, coming in as a substitute during a friendly match against “FC Porto.” If you want to learn more about him, keep reading!
Lionel Messi Profile/Wiki
Real Name
Lionel Andres Messi
Nickname
Leo, Atomic Flea, La Pulga, La Pulga Atomica, Messidona
Profession
Football Player
Famous For
Footballing
Date of Birth/Birthday
24 June 1987
Age
32 Years
Birthplace
Rosario, Argentine
Hometown
N/A
Nationality
Argentine
Religion
Roman Catholic
Zodiac Sign/Star Sign
Cancer
Debut
International- On 17 August, 2005 for Argentina against Hungary
Club- On 16 October, 2004 for Barcelona against Espanyol
Lionel Messi Height, Weight & Physical Stats/Body Measurements & More
Height
in Feet-Inches – 5’ 7” in meters – 1.70 m in centimeters – 17o cm
Weight (approx.)
in Kilograms – 56 kg in Pounds – 123 lbs
Body Measurements
33 – 26 – 34 Inches
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Black
Lionel Messi Family Members And Relatives
Father
Jorge Horacio Messi (Steel Factroy Worker)
Mother
Celia Maria Cuccittini
Brother
Rodrigo Messi (Elder; Messi’s Business manager)
Matias Messi (Elder; Manager of Messi’s professional brands)
Sister
Maria Sol Messi (younger; social Media Influencer)
Wife/Spouse
Antonella Roccuzzo (Model and Dietician)
Children
Son- Thiago Messi Roccuzzo
Mateo Messi Roccuzzo
Ciro Messi Roccuzzo
Daughter: N/A
Lionel Messi Affairs, Girlfriends & Marital Status
Marital Status
Mmarried
Affairs/Girlfriends
Antonella Roccuzzo (Model and Dietician) (2007- 2017)
Current Relationship Status
N/A
Lionel Messi Education And School, College
Educational Qualification
None
School
Did not Attend
College/ University
Did not Attend
Lionel Messi Favorites Things/Like & Dislike
Favorite Actors
N/A
Favorite Actresses
N/A
Favorite Footballer
Pablo Aimar
Favorite Colors
Red
Favorite Food
Salad, Escalope Milanese
Favorite Movies
Baby’s Day Out (1994)
Favorite Book
E1 Martin Fierro by Jorge Luis BorgesF
Food Habit
Non- Vegetarian
Hobbies
Playing Video Games, Listening to music
Lionel Messi Money Factor
Net Worth
$835 million (his buyout clause with FC Barcelona that commits him to Camp Nou through the 2020-21 season)
Salary / Income
$80 million (as in 2018)
Lionel Messi Biography
Some Other Additional Facts About Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, and is celebrated throughout the world for his incredible skill on the pitch. He currently plays for both the Argentina national football team and Spanish club FC Barcelona. Messi’s passion for sports was clear from an early age, as he joined a local football club called Grandoli at just four years old, where he was coached by his father. Sadly, Messi was deeply affected by his grandfather’s death, as he used to accompany him to training and matches during his childhood. In order to honor him, Messi celebrates all of his goals by looking up and pointing to the sky. When he was 10 years old, Messi was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency, but he didn’t let that stop him from pursuing his dreams on the field. At just 16 years, 4 months and 23 days old, Messi made his first-team debut during a friendly match against FC Porto on November 16th, 2003. In 2005, he made his international debut against Hungary but unfortunately lasted only 47 seconds before receiving a red card.
