‘ La Pulga’, which implies ‘The Flea’ in Spanish is one of Leo Messi’s most popular nicknames

Lionel Messi, the little illusionist who transforms 35 years old today (June 24), has actually frequently been called ‘The GOAT’, ‘Illusionist’ and also a lot more names, however to some he is ‘The Flea’. Virtually every player (fantastic) on the planet has got nicknames, Cristiano Ronaldo is known as ‘El Bicho’ in Spain as a result of his fitness as well as management top qualities. In a similar way, Messi is also referred to as ‘La Pulga’ in the country which has a really intriguing reason behind it.

‘La Pulga’, which indicates ‘The Flea’ in Spanish is just one of Leo Messi’s most well-known labels. As per objective, it is believed that Messi’s elder brothers utilize to call him that given that childhood. It all began with ‘La Pulgita’ which means ‘little flea’ which later got to ‘La Pulga’ (The Flea).


The seven-time Ballon d’Or holder was not the greatest child in the park throughout his childhood as well as his tiny presence gained him the name. Especially, Messi had a growth disorder which was treated after he signed for FC Barcelona as a youngster as well as the club assisted to spend for his treatment.

Some of the Spanish media additionally called the former Barca guy ‘La Pulga Atomica’ significance ‘the atomic flea’ as a result of his outburst pace as well as dribbling abilities versus protectors.

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Last Updated: 24 June 2022