Lionel Messi is an Argentine forward who is considered to be one of the best footballers in the world. Adept at playing either as a forward or as an attacking midfielder, Messi plays for Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami, as of May 2025. The left-footed forward, who holds the record for most goals scored for a single team by an individual, is an eight-time Ballon d'Or award winner.
Messi, who helped Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup, began his professional career at La Liga side Barcelona. He guided the Catalan outfit to 10 La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions League trophies before leaving as a free agent. He joined Ligue 1 team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2021 before moving to Inter Miami on a free transfer in 2023.
| Name | Lionel Messi |
| Net Worth | $850 million |
| Citizenship | Argentina |
| Age | 37 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Antonella Roccuzzo |
| Source of Wealth | Professional Football Contract, Endorsements, Investments |
| Salary | $230,769 gross per week |
| Endorsements | Adidas, Saudi Tourism, Anheuser Busch InBev, Apple, Bitget, Cirque du Soleil, Gatorade, Hard Rock Cafe Inc., Konami, Lowe's, Mastercard, PepsiCo, Royal Caribbean Group |
| Endorsement Earnings | $75 million |
| Philanthropy | Leo Messi Foundation |
How much is Lionel Messi's net worth?
Lionel Messi's net worth is $850 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The Inter Miami star's total annual earnings is $135 million, as per Forbes.
Lionel Messi Salary
Lionel Messi, as of May 2025, earns a salary of $230,769 gross per week from Inter Miami. He has $12,000,000 gross salary remaining on his contract, which will expire on December 31, 2025, as per Capology.
Lionel Messi Endorsements
Lionel Messi has a long list of sponsors, ranging from Adidas to Mastercard to PepsiCo to Apple, and earns approximately $75 million per year from his endorsements, as per Forbes. His most significant sponsorship deal is his lifetime contract with Adidas. He also had a three-year deal, worth $25 million, to promote tourism in Saudi Arabia in the past, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Lionel Messi Charity
Lionel Messi has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), participating in field missions and promoting children's rights globally, since March 2010. He donated $1 million to help combat the spread of COVID-19 in March 2020 and took a 70% salary cut during the pandemic to ensure Barcelona's staff received full wages, as per reports. He also has his own non-profit organization named Leo Messi Foundation, as per UNICEF.
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FAQs on Lionel Messi
A. Lionel Messi's Inter Miami contract will run out in December 2025.
A. Lionel Messi has won two Copa America titles (2021, 2024) with Argentina, as of May 2025.
A. Lionel Messi has won one FIFA World Cup trophy (2022) with Argentina, as of May 2025.
