Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players in history. He was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina,
and started playing football at a very young age. Messi moved to Spain when he was a teenager to join FC Barcelona,
where he spent most of his career and became the club’s top player. He is known for his amazing dribbling, quick passes,
and goal scoring. Over the years, Messi has broken many records and won several Ballon d’Or awards. In 2022,
he led Argentina to a World Cup win, which made his career even more special. His journey shows hard work, talent,
and passion for the game.
Early Life and Career Timeline
1987: Born in Rosario, Argentina
1995: Started playing football at Grandoli, a local club
2000: Joined Newell's Old Boys youth team
2003: Moved to Spain to join FC Barcelona youth academy (La Masia)
2004: Made debut for FC Barcelona senior team
2005-2021: Played for FC Barcelona, becoming the club’s top scorer and winning multiple titles
2021–2023: Joined Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
2023–Present: Playing for Inter Miami in MLS
Quotes
"You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and work hard for it."
Team Awards
With FC Barcelona:
4 UEFA Champions League (2005/06, 2008/09, 2010/11, 2014/15)
10 La Liga (2004/05, 2005/06, 2008/09, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2012/13, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2017/18, 2018/19)
7 Copa del Rey (2008/09, 2011/12, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2020/21)
3 FIFA Club World Cup (2009, 2011, 2015)
3 UEFA Super Cup (2009/10, 2011/12, 2015/16)
8 Supercopa de España (2005/06, 2006/07, 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12, 2013/14, 2016/17, 2018/19)
With Paris Saint-Germain:
2 Ligue 1 (2021/22, 2022/23)
1 Trophée des Champions (2022)
With Inter Miami:
1 Leagues Cup (2023)
With Argentina:
1 FIFA World Cup (2022)
2 Copa América (2021, 2024)
1 CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions (Finalissima) (2022)
