Lionel Messi is known as one of the greatest soccer players around the world. Messi plays as a forward meaning he has many opportunities to score goals. Messi has scored over 790 senior goals and has the most goals for a player by a single club.  

Messi started playing the game at the age of five. Ever since he was a young boy, he has had great skill and techniques. At age thirteen Messi moved to Spain and began playing professionally. 

Lionel Messi has been in five world cups, winning the finals in the most recent world cup (2022). He holds many world cup records and is known for being one of the best soccer (football) players of all time.