| full name: |
Lionel Andrés Messi |
|---|
| bio: |
Lionel Messi is one of the top football players in the
world. He was born in Argentina, though he plays for Barcelona in the
Spainish league. |
| also known as: |
Leo, La Pulga Atomica (The Atomic Flea) |
| born: |
24 June 1987, in Rosario, Argentina |
| family: |
parents are Jorge Horacio Messi ( was a factory
worker) and Celia María Cuccittini (was a part-time cleaner). He has
two older brothers Rodrigo and Matías and a sister Maria Sol. |
| nationality: |
Argentinian |
| physical: |
Height: 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in)
Weight: 67kg |
| sport: |
Football or Soccer |
| teams / clubs: |
Barcelona |
| position: |
striker |
| foot: |
left |
| jersey number: |
10 |
| achievements: |
Lionel Messi won the FIFA Player of the Year in 2009, 2010 & 2011. |
| what you may not know: |
- At the age of five, Messi started playing football for Grandoli, a local club coached by his father Jorge.
- he was diagnosed with a growth deficiency at 11, requiring growth hormone injections.
- He is featured on the front cover of the video game Pro Evolution Soccer 2009.
- His debut with the Argentinian national team
(against Hungary) was a disaster: he entered the game in the 18th minute
of the second half, and 47 seconds later was sent off!
- He made his La Liga debut for Barcelona against Espanyol when he was 17 years old
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