Celebrity Comparison
Lionel Messi vs Usain Bolt Height Comparison
Usain Bolt is 25 cm (0'10") taller than Lionel Messi.
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Lionel Messi vs Usain Bolt, drawn to scale
Lionel Messi (5'7" / 170 cm) and Usain Bolt (6'5" / 195 cm) are both widely regarded as the greatest ever in their sport: Messi in football, capped by Argentina's 2022 World Cup win, and Bolt in sprinting, with 100 m and 200 m world records that have stood since 2009. Their careers overlapped through the 2010s as two of the most recognizable athletes at the World Cup and Olympics respectively, despite the 25 cm gap between them.
Use the free height comparison tool to see Lionel Messi and Usain Bolt side by side at the same scale. You can also add your own height to see where you stand relative to both.
25 cm is a significant difference, about the length of a standard 30 cm ruler. This kind of gap is hard to disguise in any candid photograph or shared public appearance.
Lionel Messi at 5'7" is 1 cm below the global average for men (171 cm). Usain Bolt at 6'5" is 24 cm above the global average for men (171 cm).
| Lionel Messi | 5'7" (170 cm) |
|---|---|
| Usain Bolt | 6'5" (195 cm) |
| Difference | 25 cm (0'10") |
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi is 5'7" tall (170 cm), sourced from MLS player profile.
How tall is Usain Bolt?
Usain Bolt is 6'5" tall (195 cm), sourced from World Athletics profile.
Who is taller, Lionel Messi or Usain Bolt?
Usain Bolt is taller. Usain Bolt is 25 cm (0'10") taller than Lionel Messi. Usain Bolt is reported at 6'5" (195 cm); Lionel Messi at 5'7" (170 cm).
How tall is Usain Bolt compared to the average person?
Usain Bolt at 6'5" (195 cm) is 24 cm above the average height for men globally (171 cm).
Are Lionel Messi and Usain Bolt both considered the greatest ever in their sport?
Yes, widely. Messi is frequently named the greatest footballer of all time, especially after captaining Argentina to the 2022 World Cup, and Bolt remains the only sprinter to hold both the 100 m and 200 m world records simultaneously for over a decade, a dominance rarely matched in any sport.
Height at a Glance
Lionel Messi Height
- Feet & Inches5'7"
- Centimetres170 cm
- Metres1.70 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalityArgentine
- vs Avg (men)-1 cm
Usain Bolt Height
- Feet & Inches6'5"
- Centimetres195 cm
- Metres1.95 m
- ProfessionAthlete
- NationalityJamaican
- vs Avg (men)+24 cm