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How Old Was Messi In 2023
For fans and collectors of football shirts, the age of a player in a given season adds context to the garments they pick. Lionel Messi was born on 24 June 1987, so throughout 2023 he progressed from age 35 to age 36 on his birthday. Specifically, from 1 January until 23 June 2023 he was 35; on 24 June 2023 he turned 36, and he remained 36 for the rest of the calendar year
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Birthdate, Age Timeline and Career Context
Birth and foundational years
Messi’s birth date is 24 June 1987 in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, a detail widely noted across reputable sources.
Age during 2023
- 1 January 2023 – 23 June 2023: age 35
- 24 June 2023 onward through 31 December 2023: age 36
Thus the majority of the year—from the summer birthday onwards—Messi was 36.
Why Age 36 in 2023 Is Significant in the Messi Era
The specific age of a player provides a marker in their career timeline. For Messi, age 36 corresponds with a major club change and the tail of an international peak.
Club career shift
In July 2023, Messi left Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and joined Inter Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS). The move at age 36 marks a new chapter—meaning the jerseys produced during that year reflect his status both as a global star and as a newcomer to a different league.
International and legacy context
At age 36, Messi was coming off the high of the 2022 FIFA World Cup triumph with Argentina national football team and moving into a stage where his experience defines his value as much as his physical prime. For shirt collectors, the age 36 year ties to the post World Cup era and to shirts that bridge one continental peak and a new club era.
Why Knowing His Age Matters for Collectors on jerseys4pro
On our site, where we offer club and national team jerseys, knowing Messi’s age in 2023 helps you:
- Select the correct season edition: Age 36 aligns with his Inter Miami arrival period and late PSG season releases.
- Understand jersey rarity and context: A shirt from a player’s transition year is often more meaningful to collectors.
- Match jersey details: His number, club badge changes and league badges correspond to that season when he was 36.
Key dates and age snapshot for 2023
| Date | Event | Messi age | Significance for jersey era |
| 24 June 2023 | Messi’s 36th birthday | 36 | All shirts from after this date reflect his age 36 year |
| July 2023 onward | Stint with Inter Miami begins | 36 | First MLS shirts with Messi at age 36 and new club identity |
How to choose the right Messi shirt on jerseys4pro by age 2023
Use these guidelines when browsing our catalogue:
- If you want the shirt associated with his new club era in the United States, focus on Inter Miami items from mid 2023 onward when he was 36.
- If you prefer a last PSG era shirt, look for 2022 23 season items where he started the year at 35 and turned 36 mid season.
- Ensure the Jersey details such as club crest, league badge, and season tag correspond to the correct age period (35 36) for accurate collector context.
Authenticating era and age context
Verifying the jersey corresponds to Messi’s 2023 age period involves checking:
- Club badge and sponsor details used by Inter Miami from his arrival in July 2023
- Season tags, numbers and league patches for the later PSG run up to his move
- Matching the jersey description with his age 36 milestone helps confirm the correct era