What is Lionel Messi's height in meters?

Lionel Messi’s listed height is 1.70 m. That is approximately 5 feet 7 inches, making him shorter than many professional footballers but well suited to his distinctive style of play.

Messi’s low center of gravity helps him change direction quickly while dribbling at speed. Combined with close ball control, rapid acceleration, and exceptional balance, his stature became an advantage rather than a limitation. He regularly maintained control even when challenged by taller and stronger defenders.

Messi was diagnosed in childhood with a growth hormone deficiency and received treatment during his youth. When he moved from Newell’s Old Boys to Barcelona at age 13, Barcelona agreed to help cover the cost of that treatment. Published height figures sometimes vary slightly between sources, but 1.70 m is the standard listed figure used in major player profiles and quiz references.