Dida - Oswaldo Sánchez - Kasey Keller - Rafael Márquez - Carlos Gamarra - Gilberto Martínez - Iván Hurtado - Christian Lara - Pável Pardo - Ronaldinho - DaMarcus Beasley - Landon Donovan - Claudio Reyna - Kaká - Juan R. Riquelme - John Stern - Dwight Yorke - Paulo Wanchope - Roque Santa Cruz - Francisco Fonseca - Jared Borgetti - Ronaldo - Adriano - Carlos Tévez - Lionel Messi

Messi, Argentina's new "boy wonder"

Since his arrival to the Spanish Barcelona club, Lionel Messi has impressed the world with his talent, excellent technique and well-placed kicks. At World Cup 2006, many expect him to claim his place as one of the newest and brightest young stars in the game today.

Name Lionel Andres Messi
Birth June 24, 1987 in Rosario (Santa Fe, ARG)
Height 1.70 meters (5’ 6”)
Weight 67 kilos (148 lbs.)
Position Forward
Club Barcelona (SPA)

 
» Versatility
» Ability
» Superb technique
» Field vision
» Mid- and long-range    shooter
  » Newell’s Old Boys    (ARG)
» Barcelona (SPA)
 
 

 

 

Career Highlights
2003-04 and 2004-05 Spain's Cataluña Cup - Champion
2004-05 Spain’s Premier League – Champion
2005 Under-20 World Cup (Netherlands) - Champion
2005 Best Placer and Leading Scorer – Under-20 World Cup
2005 Spain’s Super Cup – Champion