8x Ballon d’Or · World Cup Champion (5’7”) · Athlete profile
How tall is Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi is 170 cm (5'7") tall, 5 cm shorter than the 175 cm example adult. Source: Inter Miami player profile.
Lionel Messi is listed at 170 cm. Compare this reported height on the same scale as other figures and follow the linked source for its context.
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By listed height, Lionel Messi is number 25 of the 28 athlete profiles on this site. Closest taller: Conor McGregor (175 cm, +5 cm) and Serena Williams (175 cm, +5 cm). Closest shorter: Muggsy Bogues (160 cm, −10 cm) and Yeferson Soteldo (160 cm, −10 cm).
In our table of modelled mean heights at age 19 (NCD-RisC), 170 cm is above the average for men in 4 of the 27 countries. The nearest averages are India at 166.5 cm (3.5 cm or 1.4 in lower) and Mexico at 170.3 cm (0.3 cm or 0.1 in higher).
Fictional characters listed near this height: Hange Zoë (Attack on Titan, 170 cm), Nami (One Piece, 170 cm), and Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff) (Marvel, 170.2 cm).
Name in other scripts: リオネル・メッシ (Japanese), 리오넬 메시 (Korean), Лионель Месси (Russian), and ليونيل ميسي (Arabic).
Source: Inter Miami player profile (checked October 1, 2026)
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How tall is Lionel Messi? +
Lionel Messi is 170 cm (5'7") tall, 5 cm shorter than the 175 cm example adult.
What is Lionel Messi's reported height in centimeters, feet, and inches? +
This profile lists Lionel Messi at 170 cm (5'6.9"), approximately 5 feet 6.9 inches or 1.70 meters. Follow the linked source for the reported value; converted displays are rounded.
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