Lionel Andrés Messi was born on 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Argentina. He is an Argentine professional footballer who currently plays as a forward and Captain for the Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami and the Argentina National Team. He has won a record 44 senior trophies and 46 official trophies, including 12 La Liga titles (10 with Barcelona, 2 with PSG), 4 UEFA Champions League titles, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, 2 Copa America (2021, 2024), 7 Copas del Rey titles and the 2023 Leagues Cup with Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi’s Career Stats & Goals Driven by a lifelong passion for the game, Messi has remained at the top of world soccer for over two decades. After relocating to Spain at age 13 to join Barcelona’s La Masia, he went on to shatter every offensive record in existence.
As of June 2026, Messi has scored over 910 senior career goals for club and country. He holds the record for the most goals ever scored for a single club, with 672 goals for FC Barcelona.
After a stint with PSG, he is now the face of Major League Soccer with Inter Miami, where he continues to add to his legendary tally.
Lionel Andres Messi’s Life, About, and Goals
Messi began his senior club career with Sporting CP, before joining Barcelona at the debut age of 17 in October 2004. Messi won three consecutive FIFA Ballon d’Ors with the best campaign statistically in the 2011–12 season, including an unprecedented fourth.
Messi became Barcelona’s all-time top football scorer in all official club competitions. He has scored over 896 + senior career goals for club and country.
A prolific goal scorer, Lionel Andres Messi holds the records for most goals scored in La Liga, a La Liga season (50), a calendar year (91), a single season (73), a Champions League match (5), and most Champions League seasons (5).
FIFA World Cup 2018 Messi
Messi is the second-most goals scored (100) of all time in the European Cup and UEFA Champions League.
International & Youth Success
At the youth level, Messi achieved historic success, winning the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship, where he was recognized as both the best player and the top scorer.
He also earned an Olympic gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, a feat that signaled his future dominance on the international stage, eventually leading to his World Cup glory in 2022.
Lionel Messi Net Worth & Annual Earnings 2026
As of March 2026, Lionel Messi’s net worth is estimated to be approximately $950 million, according to updated financial reports and the skyrocketing valuation of Inter Miami.
His move to Major League Soccer has been a financial masterclass; he currently earns up to $150 million – $165 million annually.
This staggering income is a combination of his base salary, performance incentives, and groundbreaking revenue-sharing agreements with global partners like Apple TV and Adidas.
Category
Stats (March 2026)
Estimated Net Worth
$950 Million+
Total Annual Income
$165 Million
Main Sponsors
Apple, Adidas, Pepsi, Konami
Career Trophies
46 (World Record)
Lionel Andres Messi Records, Information & Club Performance
