Joaquín Messi

Joaquín Messi (born 16 April 2002) is an Argentine footballer contracted to Estudiantes de Río Cuarto.

Nicknamed The Other Messi (El Otro Messi), and The New Messi, (El Nuevo Messi) he has gained notoriety due to coincidentally having the same surname, being the same nationality, coming from the same hometown, having the same shirt number and starting his professional career at the same club as the world famous Lionel Messi. The two players share no relation.

This coincidence has resulted in an unprecedented amount of interest in the player and pressure, for a player of such calibre.

He debuted in the U-20 Copa Libertadores on 8 February 2022 against Paraguayan club Guaraní.