About Messi
Born 1985. Messi is an association football player.
Jamerson Michel da Costa (born 10 July 1985), better known as Messi, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career
The first professional goalkeeper for Palmeira de Goianinha, Messi was successful on social media due to his unusual nickname alongside other club players like Zig Zig and Pedro Pancada. During his career, he played for several clubs in Rio Grande do Norte, being part of the Globo squad that played in Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.
Personal life
In 2010, Messi became the first Brazilian professional player on record to come out as homosexual while still pursuing his career.
Honours
Globo Copa RN: 2014
Palmeiras de Goianinha Campeonato Potiguar Second Division: 2018 Copa Robinson Faria: 2009, 2010
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Important facts
People in Messi's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Messi's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Messi?
Brazilian footballer
When was Messi born?
Messi was born on 10 July 1985.
What is Messi's occupation?
Messi is an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Messi (Brazilian footballer)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Messi. https://biography.guide/messi/
MLA: "Messi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/messi/.
Chicago: "Messi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/messi/.
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