Messi

Lionel Andrés Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer and captains the Argentina national team. A product of the Newell's Old Boys youth system and Barcelona's La Masia, he joined Barcelona's first team in 2004 and spent the next 17 years there, becoming the club's all-time leading scorer and collecting numerous La Liga titles, domestic cups, and four UEFA Champions League trophies. In 2021 he moved to Paris Saint-Germain, then joined Inter Miami in 2023. Internationally, Messi debuted for Argentina in 2005 and has since become the country's record scorer, helping Argentina win the 2021 Copa America and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Messi is a left-footed forward known for his dribbling, creativity, and precise finishing. He has won seven Ballon d'Or awards, reflecting his status as one of the game's most decorated players. He has also broken multiple records for goals and assists and is frequently cited among the greatest footballers of all time.