Born Name
Lionel Andrés Messi
Nick Name
La Pulga
Age
Lionel was born on 24 June 1987
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Rosario, Argentina
Nationality
Education
Lionel has not much educational experience as he has been playing football since childhood and at such a low age, he achieved much fame.
Occupation
Football Player
Family
- Father - Jorge Horácio Messi (factory steel worker)
- Mother - Celia María Cuccittini (part-time cleaner)
- Siblings - Rodrigo (Older Brother), Matías (Older Brother), María Sol (Sister)
Manager
His agent is Guillermo Marin.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 6½ in or 169 cm
Weight
67 kg or 148 pounds
Girlfriend
Messi dated
- Macarena Lemos (2006-2008) – Rumor. Lemos is an Argentinean adult / glamour model, who claim to fame after dating Messi in 2006. They first met in city of Rosario. Their relation was stated by gente.com.ar.
- Antonella Roccuzzo (2007-Present) – She is also from Rosario. They are dating since 2007. Antonella, born in January, 1991, is a student. They first met at Lucas Scaglia’s place (one of Messi’s closest friends) and now the couple has 1 child, named Thiago (b. 2 November 2012).
- Luciana Salazar (2008) – Rumor. Adult model, Salazar had a fling with Lionel in 2008.
- Anna Weber (2011) – Polish model was rumored to be dating Messi in 2011.
Lionel Messi and Antonella Roccuzzo
Ethnicity
Hispanic
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Shirt Number
10
Positions
Forward
Distinctive Features
- Rosarino accent
- Short stature
- Wears number 10 shirt for FC Barcelona and Argentina
Measurements
His body measurements are not known.
Shoe Size
10
Brand Endorsements
Adidas, Audemars Piguet, Cherry, Dolce & Gabanna, PepsiCo, Ooredoo, Herbalife, EA Sports.
Religion
Roman Catholic
Best Known For
Quick, balanced and a stylish runner with the football.
Strength
Messi’s ball skills, balance while running, leg-eye coordination are awesome. He is also very difficult to be tackled when he is running with the ball.
Weakness
He tries to finish the the move by scoring a goal himself without looking for any teammate very often.
First Film
He has not done any films.
First TV Show
In 2005, Lionel appeared in La noche del 10 (now closed) in season 1 and episode number 3 as a guest. This show was hosted by Diego Maradona.
Personal Trainer
Messi has two different approaches on the workouts which deals with thrust, speed, and movement in various directions. Read out more regarding her training and diet plan.
Lionel Messi Facts
- By the age of five, he started playing football for a local club, Grandoli, which was coached by his father.
- His paternal family originates from Ancona, Italian city.
- Messi was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, at the age of 11.
- Carles Rexach (sporting director of FC Barcelona) offered Messi a contract (after successful completion of trials) written on a napkin as he was having no paper in hand.
- Lionel Messi is the first football player in the history to win four FIFA/Ballons d’Or and that too consecutively.
- At 25, he also became the youngest player to score 200 La Liga goals.
- He won UEFA Best Player in Europe Award in 2010-2011 session.
- He has appeared in EA’s FIFA video game in 2013.
- He also runs a charity, named, Leo Messi Foundation, which he founded in 2007. This charity is responsible for education and health care of children.
- In 2010, he was made Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF.
- In 2011 and 2012, he has been mentioned in TIME magazine in the world’s most influential people list.
- Diego Maradona has declared Messi as his successor.
- Leo’s favorite music styles are listed as Samba and Cumbi.
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