Thiago Messi Shines with 11-Goal Performance for Inter Miami U-13

Thiago Messi, Lionel Messi’s eldest son, has already created stir in young football. Thiago scored as many as 11 goals in a recent minor event on February 5 versus Atalanta United as part of the Inter Miami Under-13 squad. Driven by his captivating performance, the Herons recorded a strong 12-0 win in the U-13 MLS Cup game. Diego Luna Jr. scored the last goal.

Like his illustrious father, Thiago plays attacking midfielder and is a brilliant playmaker. Apart from creating opportunities outside the box, the 12-year-old frequently invades the opponent box to prove his finishing capacity.

Thiago is an offensive midfielder and a brilliant playmaker, much as his illustrious father. Apart from creating opportunities outside the box, the 12-year-old frequently breaches the opponent box to show his finishing power.

Thiago, who was born in Rosario, Argentina, joined the Inter Miami academy in 2023 after Messi broke ties with Paris Saint Germain to move his headquarters to the USA. Thiago had spent few seasons with the Barcelona youth team prior to relocating to Miami. Signed Thiago barely 72 hours after his birth in 2012, Argentine team Newell’s Old Boys where his father also started his professional club signed him.

Already, Thiago is a major player for the Inter Miami U-13 team. He partners Benjamin Suarez, the son of former Barcelona friend Messi’s teammate Luis Suarez. Since he started the academy, Thiago has developed really well. Fans of Messi’s early years at the La Masia Academy could find his ball handling, dribbling, and talents nostalgic.