Lionel Andres Messi

Professional Footballer

Miami, US.

About

Highly accomplished Professional Footballer with 21 years of elite-level experience, consistently delivering championship-winning performances and setting scoring records across global leagues and international competitions. Proven leader and strategic playmaker, recognized with numerous MVP awards, including the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa América, demonstrating unparalleled impact and sustained excellence on the world stage.

Work

Inter Miami CF

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Professional Footballer

Miami, Florida, US

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Summary

Led Inter Miami CF as a pivotal forward, driving championship success and achieving record-breaking individual performance across league and cup competitions.

Highlights

Secured Leagues Cup Championship in 2023, earning top scorer and MVP honors by delivering decisive performances throughout the tournament.

Awarded MLS MVP in 2024 for exceptional performance, contributing 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 games, accumulating a record 74 points.

Maintained elite scoring in the 2025 season with 10 goals and 6 assists in 13 games as of June 13, consistently impacting team offensive output.

Selección Argentina

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Professional Footballer

Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Summary

Represented and captained the Argentine National Team, achieving multiple major international titles and cementing a legacy as a global football icon.

Highlights

Led the team to victory in the Copa América Championship in 2024 and 2021, showcasing instrumental playmaking and goal-scoring abilities.

Captained Argentina to the FIFA World Cup Championship in 2022, earning the prestigious tournament Ballon d'Or for outstanding individual contribution.

Secured additional international honors including the Finalissima 2022, Olympic Gold in Beijing 2008, and the U-20 World Cup in Netherlands 2005.

Paris Saint-Germain

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Professional Footballer

Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Summary

Contributed significantly as a forward, securing domestic titles and demonstrating high-level offensive production in Ligue 1 and European competitions.

Highlights

Won 2 Ligue 1 titles and 1 Trophée des Champions, playing a key role in the team's domestic dominance.

Achieved a combined total of 32 goals and 35 assists during tenure, consistently driving offensive output and creating scoring opportunities.

FC Barcelona

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Professional Footballer

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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Summary

Served as the club's all-time leading scorer and primary attacking force, contributing to an unprecedented era of domestic and international success.

Highlights

Secured 10 La Liga titles, 4 UEFA Champions League titles, 7 Copa del Rey trophies, and 3 Club World Cups, establishing a record of unparalleled club success.

Became the club's all-time top scorer with 672 goals in 778 matches, demonstrating exceptional and consistent goal-scoring prowess.

Played a pivotal role in the most successful period in the club's history, consistently delivering match-winning performances and setting numerous individual records.

Education

Instit (Online courses)

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Online Course Professional Development

La Masia, FC Barcelona

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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Youth Academy Program Football Training & Youth Development

Newell's Old Boys

Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
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Youth Academy Program Youth Football Development

Awards

MLS Most Valuable Player (MVP)

Major League Soccer (MLS)

Recognized as the league's most outstanding player for the 2024 season, demonstrating exceptional individual performance.

Copa América Champion

CONMEBOL

Won the Copa América Championship with Selección Argentina.

Leagues Cup Champion

MLS / Liga MX

Led Inter Miami CF to its first major trophy, winning the Leagues Cup and earning top scorer and MVP honors.

Ligue 1 Champion (2x)

Ligue de Football Professionnel

Achieved two Ligue 1 titles with Paris Saint-Germain.

FIFA World Cup Champion

FIFA

Led Selección Argentina to victory in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA World Cup Golden Ball (Ballon d'Or)

FIFA

Awarded as the best player of the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament for exceptional individual performance and leadership.

Trophée des Champions

Ligue de Football Professionnel

Won the Trophée des Champions with Paris Saint-Germain, marking a significant domestic cup victory.

Finalissima Champion

CONMEBOL / UEFA

Secured victory in the CONMEBOL–UEFA Cup of Champions (Finalissima), further cementing international dominance.

Copa América Champion

CONMEBOL

Won the Copa América Championship with Selección Argentina.

Copa del Rey Winner (7x)

Royal Spanish Football Federation

Achieved seven Copa del Rey titles with FC Barcelona, showcasing consistent success in Spanish cup competitions.

La Liga Champion (10x)

La Liga

Secured a record ten La Liga titles with FC Barcelona, demonstrating unparalleled domestic dominance.

FIFA Club World Cup Champion (3x)

FIFA

Secured three FIFA Club World Cup titles with FC Barcelona, confirming global club supremacy.

UEFA Champions League Winner (4x)

UEFA

Won four UEFA Champions League titles with FC Barcelona, cementing European club supremacy.

Olympic Gold Medal (Football)

International Olympic Committee

Earned an Olympic Gold Medal in Football at the Beijing 2008 Games, representing Argentina.

FIFA U-20 World Cup Champion

FIFA

Won the FIFA U-20 World Cup with Argentina, marking an early career international triumph.

Languages

English

Hindi

French

Japanese

German

Bengali

Skills

Football Skills

Goal Scoring, Playmaking, Dribbling, Passing, Free Kicks, Tactical Awareness.

Leadership & Teamwork

Team Leadership, Captaincy, Mentorship, Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Motivational Leadership.

Performance & Analytics

Athlete Performance, Match Analysis, Performance Optimization, Data-driven Decision Making.

Media & Public Relations

Media Relations, Public Speaking, Brand Endorsement, Fan Engagement.

Digital Tools

Adobe Photoshop, AllenNLP.