Press the green flag twice Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, Lionel Messi is widely considered the greatest footballer in history. He holds records for 8 Ballon d'Or awards, 46 team trophies, 672 Barcelona goals, and 91 goals in a single calendar year (2012). After leaving Barça in 2021, he won the 2022 World Cup and currently plays for Inter Miami.