Lionel Messi is an Argentine footballer born in Rosario in 1987. He came up through Newell's Old Boys before moving to Barcelona at 13, where he spent 17 years and became La Liga's all-time leading scorer. He now captains Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.

He is known for winning eight Ballons d'Or and for leading Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He says he prefers team trophies to individual awards, and he often credits his family and teammates for what he has achieved. He also owns businesses, including the Messi Brand apparel label and MiM