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Lionel Messi
Forward · #10 · 🇦🇷 Argentina
Inter Miami CF
Lionel Messi is a 39-year-old forward born in Rosario, Argentina.
FeaturedView on ESPN →Oldest in Argentina squadArgentina's top scorer at WC 2026Scored at World Cup 20266 WC 2026 appearancesSquad #10Club season: 12 total goals
Profile
Lionel Messi is a 39-year-old forward born in Rosario, Argentina.
At club level, plays for Inter Miami CF.
Part of Argentina's squad at the FIFA World Cup 2026, wearing the #10 shirt.
At this tournament so far: 6 World Cup appearances, 8 goals scored.
Listed at 5' 7", 148 lbs.
In his last 8 club matches before the tournament he scored 7 goals.
How they play
Left-footed playmaker who drifts inside from the right, picks the final pass, and still decides games with free kicks and close control.
Career journey
Rose through La Masia at Barcelona and became the club's all-time leading scorer.
Moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 and joined Inter Miami in MLS in 2023.
Captained Argentina to Copa America 2021 and 2024 titles and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Notable facts
•Argentina captain and record appearance holder for his country.
•Won the Golden Ball at the 2014 and 2022 World Cups.
•Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner (2009-2023).
•Most goals in Argentina national team history
•Most assists in World Cup history
Personal Info
Age
39
Date of Birth
24/6/1987
Height
5' 7"
Weight
148 lbs
Nationality
Argentina
Club
Inter Miami CF
Born
Rosario, Argentina
8
Goals
6
Matches
0
Yellow
0
Red
Club Season Stats
14 (0)
Starts-Substitute Appearances
12
Total Goals
8
Assists
84
Shots
World Cup Goals
17' vs Algeria
Goal! Argentina 1, Algeria 0. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box to the top right corner. Assisted by Rodrigo De Paul.
Assist: Rodrigo De Paul
29' vs Cape Verde
Goal! Argentina 1, Cabo Verde 0. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the top right corner. Assisted by Lisandro Martínez with a through ball.
Assist: Lisandro Martínez with a through ball
38' vs Austria
Goal! Argentina 1, Austria 0. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Facundo Medina following a fast break.
Assist: Facundo Medina following a fast break
60' vs Algeria
Goal! Argentina 2, Algeria 0. Lionel Messi (Argentina) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
76' vs Algeria
Goal! Argentina 3, Algeria 0. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Nico González.
World Cup Matches
Recent Club Performances
vs Philadelphia Union · 6-4
2026-05-24 · MLS · Win
2A
vs Portland Timbers · 2-0
2026-05-17 · MLS · Win
1G
1A
vs FC Cincinnati · 5-3
2026-05-13 · MLS · Win
2G
1A
vs Toronto FC · 4-2
2026-05-09 · MLS · Win
1G
2A
vs Orlando City SC · 4-3
2026-05-02 · MLS · Loss
1G
1A
vs New England Revolution · 1-1
2026-04-25 · MLS · Draw
vs Real Salt Lake