Lionel Andrés Messi is a professional footballer. He was born on June 21, 1987 in Argentina.

At just five years old, Messi took his first steps in the Abanderado Grandoli club.

At the age of 11, he was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency. At age 13, he had
relocated to Spain to join Barcelona, who agreed to pay for his medical treatment.

After a fast progression through Barcelona's youth academy, Messi made his competitive
debut aged 17 in October 2004.

Since 2008, when he was 20, Messi has been in a relationship with Antonella Roccuzzo. Messi
and Roccuzzo have three sons.

He has spent his entire career at F. C. Barcelona in the First Division of Spain and in the
Argentine national team, of which he is captain. Consider frequently the best player in the
world, and one of the best times of all time.