Messi (Brazilian footballer)

Jamerson Michel da Costa (born 10 July 1985), better known as Messi, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career
The first professional goalkeeper for Palmeira de Goianinha, Messi was successful on social media due to his unusual nickname alongside other club players, such as defenders Zig Zig and Pedro Pancada. During his career, he played for several clubs in Rio Grande do Norte, being part of the Globo squad that played in Campeonato Brasileiro Série D.

Personal life
In 2010, Messi became the first Brazilian professional player on record to come out as homosexual while still pursuing his career.

Honours

 * Globo
 * Copa RN: 2014


 * Palmeiras de Goianinha
 * Campeonato Potiguar Second Division: 2018
 * Copa Robinson Faria: 2009, 2010