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Lionel Messi is officially listed at 5 ft 7 in, about 170 cm, by Inter Miami CF. This is a published club figure, rather than a newly documented barefoot measurement.
Lionel Messi’s official height listing
Inter Miami’s player profile gives 5′7″. The imperial figure converts to 170.18 cm, rounded here to about 170 cm. The profile also identifies him as a forward and gives his birthplace as Rosario, Argentina.
The club does not publish the date or procedure behind its height entry. Match photographs and footage show his playing style, but they cannot make the listed number more precise.
Barcelona, Argentina and Inter Miami
Messi’s professional career includes his long spell at FC Barcelona, documented in the club’s official archive, and his later work as an Inter Miami forward. He has also represented Argentina at successive World Cups.
The FIFA video below shows Argentina’s match against Mexico at Qatar 2022. It provides competitive context, rather than evidence for calculating stature from other players or camera angles.
FIFA · Official Qatar 2022 match highlights.
Lionel Messi at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Lionel Messi |
| Birthday | June 24, 1987 |
| Age (as of 2026) | 39 years old |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Height evidence | Officially listed at 5 ft 7 in (about 170 cm) |
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