Lionel Messi footballer

 Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer widely considered one of the greatest football players of all time. Here's a brief overview of his career history up to my knowledge cutoff date in September 2021:

1. Early Career: Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. He began his youth career with Newell's Old Boys before moving to Barcelona's youth academy, La Masia, at the age of 13.

2. FC Barcelona: Messi made his first-team debut for Barcelona in 2004. During his time at the club, he achieved numerous records and accolades, including multiple Ballon d'Or awards. He formed a formidable partnership with players like Xavi and Iniesta, winning numerous domestic and international titles, including the UEFA Champions League and La Liga.

3. Individual Achievements: Messi holds numerous individual records, including the most goals scored in a calendar year, the most goals in a single European club season, and many more. He has won multiple FIFA Ballon d'Or awards, solidifying his status as one of the best players in the world.

4. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG): In August 2021, due to financial constraints at Barcelona, Messi transferred to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a two-year contract with an option for a third year.

Please note that my knowledge is based on information available up to September 2021, and I do not have access to events or developments that may have occurred after that date.