LONDON — Lionel Messi, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, is often hailed as the world’s best professional soccer player today.
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Having made his professional debut while still a teenager, Messi has gone on to win many accolades and championships for the storied soccer clubs he’s played for over the years.
Like most professional athletes the world over, Messi has amassed an impressive amount of wealth from both his salary and other means.
But just who is Lionel Messi? What exactly is his net worth? Here’s everything you need to know about who Lionel Messi is, how he makes his money, who the highest paid soccer player in the world is and who his wife is.
Who is Lionel Messi? Lionel Messi is a professional soccer player from Argentina who plays for both the Argentinean national team and FC Barcelona.
He is widely considered one of the best soccer players in the world, winning multiple European Golden Shoes and Ballon d’Or awards.
Messi was born on June 24 1987 in Rosario, Argentina.
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He played soccer extensively in his youth and excelled at it despite being diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency at a young age.
He moved to Spain at age 13 to play for FC Barcelona, who saw his immense potential in Argentina and agreed to pay for his medical treatment.
Messi made his professional debut in 2004 at just 17 years old.
Declared by the legendary Diego Maradona as his successor, Messi soon established himself as one of the top young players on the global stage, winning five Ballon d’Or awards, four European Golden Shoes and leading FC Barcelona to four Uefa Champions League titles, five Copas del Rey titles and eight La Liga titles.
He also holds the title of FC Barcelona’s top scorer of all time.
Messi is also the leading goal scorer for the Argentinian national team and led them to a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and the 2014 World Cup finals.
Despite announcing his retirement from international soccer in 2016, he later revered his decision and led Argentina to qualify for the upcoming 2018 World Cup.
What is Lionel Messi’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Lionel Messi’s net worth is approximately $340 million (£242,9 million).
His current salary is $44,68 million (£31,91 million).
How does Lionel Messi make his money?
Messi earns a significant paycheque from his soccer club, FC Barcelona, signing an extension with the club in November 2017.
While his soccer salary is his main source of income, Messi also has diversified income streams.
Lucrative sponsorship deals with companies like Adidas, Pepsi, Dolce & Gabbana and Air Europa have greatly added to his net worth.
Messi also invests in property in his native Argentina.
Who is the highest paid soccer player?
Cristiano Ronaldo, the star of the Real Madrid soccer club, is currently the highest paid soccer player in the world with $93 million (£66,4 million) in earnings as of 2017.
Lionel Messi is currently the second-highest paid soccer player in the world, with an estimated $80 million (£57,1 million) in earnings.
Neymar, Jr ranks as the third-highest paid soccer player in the world with approximately $37 million (£26,4 million) in earnings as of 2017.
Who is Lionel Messi’s wife?
Lionel Messi’s wife is his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo.
The couple married in 2017 and have two sons with a third child on the way.
