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Lionel Messi Height: How Tall is Lionel Messi?

Lionel Messi

5'7"(170 cm)
Athlete·Argentine·Age 39

Lionel Messi is an Argentine forward who has played for Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami. He captained Argentina to the 2022 World Cup and has won the Ballon d'Or eight times, placing his career among football's most decorated.

Average heightClose to the global average for men (5'7").

Height source: MLS player profile · Verified 2026-09-27

Lionel Messi Height: Quick Facts

Height (ft)5'7"
Height (cm)170 cm
Height (m)1.70 m
Height (inches)67"
CategoryAthlete
NationalityArgentine

Lionel Messi's Height in Context

MLS lists Messi at 5'7" (170 cm) on its current Inter Miami profile. That official competition listing gives the chart a direct scale reference without inferring a measurement from his movement, photographs or match footage.

Lionel Messi Height vs Average

How does Lionel Messi's height of 5'7" compare to real-world averages?

Lionel Messi170 cmGlobal avg (men)171 cmUSA avg (men)175 cmAverage athlete185 cm
ComparisonHeightDifference
Lionel Messi5'7" (170 cm)—
Global average (men)5'7" (171 cm)-1 cm
USA average (men)5'9" (175 cm)-5 cm
Average athlete6'1" (185 cm)-15 cm
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Celebrities with Similar Height to Lionel Messi

These celebrities are within a few centimetres of Lionel Messi's height of 5'7".

Tom Cruise

5'7" / 170 cm

Salman Khan

5'7" / 170 cm

Ronda Rousey

5'7" / 170 cm

Alex Morgan

5'7" / 170 cm

Deepika Padukone

5'7" / 171 cm

Shah Rukh Khan

5'7" / 171 cm

Frequently Asked Questions about Lionel Messi's Height

How tall is Lionel Messi?

Lionel Messi is 5'7" tall, which equals 170 centimetres, 1.70 metres, or approximately 67 inches. This measurement is sourced from MLS player profile and was last verified on 2026-09-27.

Which country did Lionel Messi captain to the 2022 World Cup?

He captained Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

How many Ballon d’Or awards has Lionel Messi won?

He has won the Ballon d’Or eight times.

Is Lionel Messi tall?

Lionel Messi is considered average height. They stand Within 5 cm of the global average for men (5'7"), which means they are close to the typical height for their gender worldwide. Height is often an asset in professional sport, and elite athletes generally trend taller than the general population.

How does Lionel Messi's height compare to the average?

The global average height for men is approximately 5'7" (171 cm). Lionel Messi at 5'7" (170 cm) is 1 cm shorter than the worldwide average. Compared to the US average of 5'9" (175 cm), Lionel Messi is 5 cm shorter.

How can I compare Lionel Messi's height visually?

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