Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé is 7.8 cm (3.1 in) taller than Lionel Messi.
Height comparison: Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappé
7.8 cm difference (3.1 in). Kylian Mbappé is taller than Lionel Messi.
- Lionel MessiCelebrity
- 170.2 cm (5'7")
- Listed height 5' 7" (67 in = 170.2 cm).
- Major League Soccer player profile
The numbers
Lionel Messi is 170.2 cm (5'7") (Listed height 5' 7" (67 in = 170.2 cm)), according to Major League Soccer player profile.
Kylian Mbappé is 178 cm (5'10") (Listed height 1,78 m), according to Real Madrid C.F. squad profile.
That makes Kylian Mbappé 7.8 cm (3.1 in) taller than Lionel Messi, or 1.05 times its height.
Both are drawn to scale from the same ground line, so the difference on the board is exactly the difference in the numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is taller, Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappé?
Kylian Mbappé is taller: 178 cm (5'10") against 170.2 cm (5'7") for Lionel Messi.
How much taller is Kylian Mbappé than Lionel Messi?
7.8 cm (3.1 in), or 1.05 times Lionel Messi's height. Figures come from Real Madrid C.F. squad profile and Major League Soccer player profile.
Sources
- Lionel Messi: Major League Soccer player profile (checked 20 September 2026)
- Kylian Mbappé: Real Madrid C.F. squad profile (checked 20 September 2026)
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