Lionel Messi Best Football Players Legend

Lionel Messi Best Football Players Legend

Lionel Andrés Messi (Spanish pronunciation born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for FC Barcelona and the Argentine national team. Messi is considered to be one of the best football players of his generation, having received several Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year nominations by the age of 21. His playing style and ability have drawn comparisons to football legend Diego Maradona, who himself declared Messi his "successor".

Personal information Full name Lionel Andrés Messi Date of birth 24 June 1987 (1987-06-24) (age 22) Place of birth Rosario, Argentina Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)[1] Playing position Winger Club information Current club FC Barcelona Number 10 Youth career 1995–2000 Newell's Old Boys 2000–2003 FC Barcelona Senior career* Years Club Apps† (Gls)† 2003–2004 FC Barcelona B 5 (0) 2004– FC Barcelona 110 (55) National team‡ 2005 Argentina U-20 7 (6) 2008 Argentina Olympic 5 (2) 2005– Argentina 41 (12)