Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional soccer player, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina, Messi began playing football from a young age and demonstrated extraordinary talent early on. He moved to Barcelona at the age of 13 when FC Barcelona offered to pay for his medical treatments for a growth hormone deficiency. Messi spent the major part of his professional career at FC Barcelona, where he won numerous titles including multiple UEFA Champions League and La Liga titles. Throughout his career at Barcelona, he broke numerous records, including for most goals in La Liga and most goals for a single club.