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Lionel Messi Car Collection: Top 5 Cars From Argentina’s World Cup Winning Captain’s Collection
Lionel Messi, the renowned Argentine playmaker for Inter Miami, is celebrated for his extraordinary football skills, often compared to Diego Maradona. Currently touring India, Messi has an impressive car collection. Key vehicles include the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe, known for its powerful V8 engine, and the Cadillac Escalade, his go-to luxury SUV in the USA. Other notable cars are the Audi Q8, an efficient family SUV, the sporty Audi RS6 Avant, and the powerful Pagani Zonda Tricolore, showcasing his diverse automotive taste.
Saptak Bardhan
Updated Dec 16, 2025, 05:09 PM IST
Lionel Messi Car Collection: Top 5 Cars From Argentina’s World Cup Winning Captain’s Collection
Inter Miami and Argentina playmaker, Lionel Andres Messi Cuccittini is widely regarded as one of the most gifted players to have graced the game of football. Pundits and legends have likened him to the late Argentine football legend, Diego Armando Maradona in terms of his playing style and his ability to carry the ball. The most decorated football player is on a tour in India. Here’s the top 5 cars from his collection:
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Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe 4MATIC+
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe 4MATIC+
The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe 4MATIC+ was one of the cars he owned when he was playing in FC Barcelona. It is the same car he came to training in after the Burofax incident wherein he asked to leave the club after multiple setbacks after the conclusion of the 2020-2021 season. The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe 4MATIC+ is powered by a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 603.6 bhp and 850 Nm of torque, paired with a AMG Speedshift nine-speed transmission. Not only that, but the engine sends power to all four wheels.
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac Escalade
One of the most famous Luxury SUVs in the USA, the Cadillac Escalade is a part of Lionel Messi’s collection. The SUV is his daily driver in the USA where he is playing for David Beckham’s Inter Miami. The Escalade is powered by a 6.2L V8 engine producing 414.25 bhp and 623.67 Nm of torque, and a 6.2L supercharged V8 engine producing 672 bhp and 885 Nm of torque. In addition to that, both the engines are paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Audi Q8
Audi Q8
German automaker, Audi had a partnership deal with FC Barcelona. The Inter Miami playmaker chose the Audi Q8, a family SUV. The Audi Q8 is powered by a 3.0L turbocharged V6 mild hybrid engine producing 335.34 bhp and 500 Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. In addition to that, the Audi Q8 sends power to all four wheels with its signature Quattro system.
Audi RS6 Avant
Audi RS6 Avant
Lionel Messi was snapped arriving at Cuitat Esportiva, FC Barcelona’s training ground at that time in a blue Audi RS6 Avant. The Audi RS6 Avant was powered by a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 621.8 bhp and 850 Nm of torque, paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission. The estate car was equipped with Audi’s signature all-wheel drive ‘Quattro’ system.
Pagani Zonda Tricolore
Pagani Zonda Tricolore
Italian automaker, Pagani also makes the garage of the Argentina and Inter Miami #10. The Zonda Tricolore is powered by a 7.3L Mercedes-AMG V12 engine producing around 660.8 bhp and 780 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed sequential gearbox. The Zonda Tricolore is one of the more exotic rides in the legendary footballer's collection.
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