10 Things You Didn't Know About Lionel Messi

8. However, He Is Still One Of The Shortest Players At The Top Level

Barcelona's Lionel Messi scores on a header his side second goal, during the UEFA Champions League final soccer match between Manchester United and Barcelona in Rome, Wednesday May 27, 2009. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
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Messi is one of the shortest players at the top level of the European game, standing at just 5 ft 6 1⁄2 in.

His height didn't stop him scoring a wonderful headed goal in the 2009 Champions League final against Manchester United.

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