Mateo Messi scored 5 goals in a match for the youth team of Miami Heat, and a video of his performance quickly went viral on social media.
Exceptional Football Prowess
In the video, Mateo shows incredible ball control and dribbling skills, leaving defenders in his wake and drawing comparisons to his legendary father. He scored five goals, including an astonishing free kick.
Mateo, wearing the iconic number 10 jersey, just like his father, has started making a name for himself by representing Miami’s Academy in youth tournaments across the United States. This isn’t the first time one of Messi’s children has impressed on the football field. His older brother, Thiago, 11, recently captained Miami’s under-12 team to victory in the Easter International Cup earlier this month.
A Unique Personality
While his father and brother are known for their calm demeanor, Mateo is famous for his playful attitudes and his unapologetic display of emotions in front of the media.
In 2022, Mateo caught the attention of many when his mother scolded him twice for jumping out of the seats and throwing lollipops into the stands at the FA during the World Cup. He also made a face when his father didn’t pay attention to him during Argentina’s World Cup victory celebrations.
A Promising Future
With his background and passion for football, Mateo is expected to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a football star in the future.
Many believe that Mateo has the potential to become one of the best players in the world.