Lionel Andrés Messi, born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, is an Argentine professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and captains the Argentina national team.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Messi's career is adorned with numerous accolades and records.

His journey to stardom began at a young age. He joined the youth team of Newell's Old Boys in 1995 and later moved to Spain at age 13 when he signed with FC Barcelona. Making his competitive debut at age 17 in October 2004, Lionel Messi quickly established himself as an integral player for the club.

His club career began with Barcelona, where he rose through the youth ranks, making his first-team debut in 2004. Over the years, he became the club's all-time leading scorer, amassing numerous domestic and international accolades.

During his tenure, Barcelona secured ten La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey victories, and four UEFA Champions League victories.

In August 2021, due to financial constraints faced by Barcelona, Lionel Messi transferred to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Joining forces with fellow superstars like Neymar and Kylian Mbappé, he aimed to continue his success on the European stage.

In July 2023, after his 2 seasons with PSG, Lionel Messi transferred to Inter Miami, leading the team to win the Leagues Cup, the club's first-ever trophy.

On the international stage, Lionel Messi has represented Argentina since his debut in 2005. Despite facing criticism for not winning major trophies with the national team, he secured three international titles since 2021, leading Argentina to victory in the Copa América, Finalissima, and FIFA World Cup, the latter two in 2022.

His personal life is as successful as his professional career. He is married to Antonela Roccuzzo, a model and influencer. The couple, who have known each other since they were children, tied the knot in 2017. They share three sons: Mateo, Thiago, and Ciro.

His illustrious career is decorated with numerous awards. He has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards, a record six European Golden Shoes, and was named the world's best player for a record eight times by FIFA.

He holds the records for most goals (474), hat-tricks (36), and assists in La Liga (192). He has the most international goals by a South American male (108). Lionel Messi has scored over 800 senior career goals for club and country, and the most goals for a single club (672).

Some of his best performances include scoring four against Arsenal, two incredible clashes with Real Madrid, and of course, THAT Bayern Munich game.