Birth	24 June 1987
Birth Place	Rosario, Argentina
Birth Name	Lionel Andres Messi
Professional Name	Leo Messi
Age	35
Profession	Profession Soccer Player
Nationality	Argentina
Net worth	$600 Million
Salary	$ 75 Million
Religion	Christian Catholic
Spouse	Antonella Roccuzzo

Introduction:

Lionel Andres Messi is a soccer player on the national team of Argentina. He has records for goals scored and won individual awards that led to his worldwide popularity as one of the best players in football. Messi is one of the best players and won seven Ballon d’Or awards. Messi has scored over 795 goals for club and country, and it is the record for the most goals by a player for his club. If you want to know about Lionel Messi net worth, source of income, Early Life, and Family Background

Lionel made his first appearance for the club FC Barcelona at 16, putting himself in the record books on May 1, 2005, as the youngest soccer player to score a goal for the first time for the franchise.

On December 18, Lionel and his Argentina team defeated France in the World Cup final of 2022. Lionel had two goals in the game without including penalty kicks, which went to overtime and then a shootout.

What is Lionel Messi Net worth

Lionel Messi ranks first in the Forbes magazine list of highest-paid sportspersons. His yearly earnings have been estimated at $130 million. His on-field earnings are $75 million, while his off-field payments are $55 million. According to reports, Lionel Messi net worth in 2023 is more than $620 million, and in 2022 Lionel Messi net worth is 130 million dollars which makes him the wealthiest footballer in the world. In 2020 Messi became the second footballer and team-sport athlete to exceed $1 billion in career earnings.

Sources Of Income:

Lionel Messi earned most of his net worth as a striker and winger for FC Barcelona. Lionel Messi is the highest-paid soccer player and definitely one of the highest-paid athletes in the world overall. His contract with Barcelona gave him an average base annual salary of $168 million. He also makes $40 million per year from different brands’ endorsements, meaning he was making around $200 million per year under that contract.

Messi has endorsed the sportswear company Adidas since 2006. According to the survey, he was the world’s highest-paid footballer for five years consecutively between 2009 and 2014.

Early Life:

Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. His father, Jorge Messi, was a steel factory manager, and his mother, Celia Cuccittini, worked in a magnet manufacturing workshop. Messi belongs to Italian and Spanish Ancestry. he has primarily Italian ancestry from the maternal side. Growing up in a football-loving family, Messi developed an early passion for the sport while constantly playing with his older brothers.

Born and raised in central Argentina, Messi moved to Spain at 13 to join Barcelona. He made his career debut aged 17 in October 2004. He became an integral player for the club within the next three years.

Lionel Messi’s Social Accounts

Messi has a massive global following and is active on several social media platforms. Here is a breakdown of Lionel Messi’s social media accounts:

Instagram: @leomessi

Lionel Messi’s official Instagram account is @leomessi. He has over 266 million followers on the platform, making him one of the most followed people on the platform. Messi frequently shares updates on his personal life, training, and matches on his Instagram account.

Facebook: @leomessi

The page has over 103 million likes, and he uses it to share news about his career, personal life, and other interests.

Twitter: @TeamMessi

He has over 8 million followers on the platform, and he mainly uses it to share updates about his career, as well as his thoughts on various topics.

YouTube:

Messi has a YouTube channel with over 3 million subscribers. He posts videos related to his career, behind-the-scenes footage, and training tips.

TikTok: @leomessi

Messi’s official TikTok account is @leomessi. He has over 27 million followers on the platform and shares short videos of his life on and off the pitch.

Lionel Messi’s Career:

At 16, Messi made his debut for FC Barcelona as the youngest soccer player to score his first goal for the franchise. In 2005, he led Argentina to the title in the under-20 World Cup. Messi enroute Barcelona to a wealth of success, most notably in 2009.

By 2012, Messi had accumulated 91 goals internationally and in the club. He broke another record when he was awarded the FIFA Ballon d’Or for the fourth time in January 2013.

Lionel Messi Family and Wife:

Messi’s father, George Messi, worked as a laborer in a factory, and his mother, Celia Cuccittini Maria, worked in a workshop. Messi has three siblings named Rodrigo, Matias, and Maria Sol.

Lionel’s wife is Antonella Rocazzo, and the couple married on 30 June 2017. The couple started their affair in 2008, and in 2009 they announced it publicly. They have two sons and a daughter. The first son, Thiago Messi, was born on 2 November 2012. And the second son’s name is Mato Messi Rocazzo, born on 11 September 2015. His daughter’s name is Siron Massey. Messi’s daughter was born after their marriage, and his two sons were born before marriage.

Philanthropy:

Messi is the founder of the Leo Messi Foundation, which helps better opportunities for poor children regarding health and education. He started the charity in 2007 after visiting Boston’s Children’s Hospital.

Messi has invested in youth football in Argentina and financially supports a football club, Sarmiento, based in Rosario.

Messi is also the Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF since March 2010. He has completed a field mission for UNICEF by traveling to Haiti to bring public awareness to the children in the recent earthquake.

Awards And Honors:

• European Golden Shoe (2012, 2017, 2018)
• Pichichi Trophy (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)
• FIFA World Player of the Year (2009)
• Ballon d’Or Dream Team (2020)
• Golden Boy Award (2005)
• FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (2014)
• BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year (2022)
• Bravo Award (2007)
• Best International Athlete ESPY Award (2012, 2015)
• UEFA Club Forward of the Year (2009)
• World Soccer Young Player of the Year (2006, 2007, 2008)