Mateo Messi’s Trendy Fashion Causes a Stir
Messi’s 9-year-old son surprises fans with dress pants and leather shoes in a photo with his brothers.
On social media, fans have been sharing a picture of the three Messi brothers — Thiago, Mateo, and Ciro — posing arm-in-arm next to a Christmas tree.

Mateo Messi (center) stands out with his mature outfit.
The main point of interest for fans is Mateo’s attire. While Thiago and Ciro are dressed age-appropriately, Messi’s second son sports a button-down shirt, dress pants, a belt, and black leather shoes. In this outfit, Mateo appears much more mature than the typical 9-year-old.
“Mateo is so intriguing,” one fan commented. “He has a strong personality, and I hope he becomes a global football star someday,” another said. “Messi’s kids are absolutely adorable,” another fan gushed.

Besides Thiago, Mateo Messi has also shown natural football talent. The second son of Lionel Messi went viral on social media after scoring five goals in a match for Inter Miami’s U9 team.
The 9-year-old displayed incredible ball control and dribbling skills, making it nearly impossible for defenders to stop him. As a result, Mateo scored five goals in the game, including a stunning free kick. What stood out was his celebration, reminiscent of his father: raising both hands in the air and blowing kisses to the crowd, just like Messi.

While his father and older brother have calm personalities, Mateo is known for his playful antics and his ability to express humorous reactions in front of cameras.
Currently, Mateo is part of the Inter Miami Academy, where he competes in youth tournaments. “Like his father, he wears the number 10 jersey and has a distinctive running style that recalls a young Messi,” noted Marca.