How tall is Lionel Messi?

About Lionel Messi’s height

Lionel Messi is 1.7 m (5'7") tall. That is 170 centimetres, or 5'7" in feet and inches. Source confidence for this height is rated high.

Lionel Messi is 5 cm (2.0 in) shorter than the average adult man (about 1.75 m), though heights vary widely from person to person.

For a sense of scale, Lionel Messi stands at almost the same height as Tom Cruise (1.7 m), and is just shorter than Jeff Bezos (1.71 m). Use the comparison tool above to line Lionel Messi up against anyone else, to scale.

Lionel Messi vs the average person, to scale

Height in context

• 5 cm (2 in) shorter than the average adult man (world average: 1.75 m).
• 8 cm (3 in) taller than the average adult woman (world average: 1.62 m).
• At 97% of the average man’s height, Lionel Messi falls below typical adult male stature.
• Use the comparison tool above to place Lionel Messi side by side with any person or object — you’ll see the size difference at a glance.

World height averages: adult men ≈1.75 m, adult women ≈1.62 m (compiled from global studies; varies by region).

Lionel Messi height — frequently asked

How tall is Lionel Messi?

Lionel Messi is 1.7 m (5'7") tall.

How tall is Lionel Messi in feet?

Lionel Messi is 5'7" tall.

How tall is Lionel Messi in cm?

Lionel Messi is 1.7 m (170 cm) tall.

Is Lionel Messi tall?

Lionel Messi is 1.7 m (5'7"), close to the average adult height.

Who is taller, Lionel Messi or Jeff Bezos?

Jeff Bezos is taller, at 1.71 m versus Lionel Messi at 1.7 m.

Is Lionel Messi taller than Beyoncé?

Yes — Lionel Messi is 1.7 m, which is taller than Beyoncé at 1.69 m.