Height comparison
Lionel Messi vs Neymar Height Comparison
Neymar is 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) taller than Lionel Messi — about 2.8% taller.
- Lionel Messi
- 170.2 cm
- Neymar
- 175 cm
- Difference
- 1.9 inches
- Percentage difference
- 2.8%
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Lionel Messi vs Neymar in numbers
| Name | Feet / inches | Centimeters | Total inches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | 5'7" | 170.2 cm | 67 |
| Neymar | 5'9" | 175 cm | 68.9 |
| Difference | 4.8 cm | 1.9 |
Ratio: 1.028 · Percentage difference: 2.8%
Lionel Messi and Neymar in other units
| Unit | Lionel Messi | Neymar |
|---|---|---|
| Centimeters | 170.2 | 175 |
| Meters | 1.702 | 1.75 |
| Millimeters | 1,702 | 1,750 |
| Total inches | 67.01 | 68.9 |
| Feet (decimal) | 5.584 | 5.741 |
What does a height difference of 1.9 inches look like?
A difference of 1.9 inches is noticeable when the two stand together: the top of the shorter person's head reaches about the taller person's forehead. From a distance it is easy to miss, and ordinary shoes (2–3 cm) can hide part of it.
In everyday terms, 4.8 cm is about the length of the short side of a credit card (5.4 cm).
Shoes change what you see. If only one person wears shoes that add about 2.5 cm, the visible gap becomes roughly 2.3 cm or 7.3 cm, depending on who is wearing them.
Where these heights come from
- Lionel Messi — Listed as 5' 7" by MLS (mlssoccer.com) player profile. (official listing) View the source
- Neymar — Listed as 175 cm by FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 official squad list (Brazil). (official listing) View the source
This is the height in an official roster or profile. Leagues and clubs measure their players, but listings are rarely updated after the first season and some were historically taken in shoes, so the figure can be a centimeter or two off.
How Lionel Messi and Neymar rank among adults
Lionel Messi is taller than about 25% of adult men and 89% of adult women in the US.
Neymar is taller than about 48% of adult men and 97% of adult women in the US.
Going from Lionel Messi to Neymar moves you past roughly 23% of men and 8% of women — that is how much ground a 4.8 cm gap covers in the middle of the population.
Percentiles are estimated from the CDC averages, assuming heights follow a normal distribution with a standard deviation of about 7.6 cm for men and 7.1 cm for women. Real distributions differ slightly at the extremes.
Compared with average heights
- Lionel Messi is 5.1 cm shorter than the average US man (175.3 cm).
- Lionel Messi is 8.9 cm taller than the average US woman (161.3 cm).
- Neymar is about the same as the average US man (175.3 cm).
- Neymar is 13.7 cm taller than the average US woman (161.3 cm).
Averages: CDC anthropometric reference data for US adults, 2015–2018.
Frequently asked questions
Who is taller, Lionel Messi or Neymar?
Neymar is taller: 5'9" (175 cm) against 5'7" (170.2 cm), a difference of 4.8 cm.
How much taller is Neymar than Lionel Messi?
Neymar is 1.9 inches (4.8 cm) taller than Lionel Messi. The taller height is 2.8% greater, so on a chart drawn to scale it stands 1.028 times as tall.
How tall is Lionel Messi in centimeters?
Lionel Messi is 170.2 cm, or 67 inches in total.
How tall is Neymar in centimeters?
Neymar is 175 cm, or 68.9 inches in total.
Is a height difference of 1.9 inches noticeable?
A difference of 1.9 inches is noticeable when the two stand together: the top of the shorter person's head reaches about the taller person's forehead. From a distance it is easy to miss, and ordinary shoes (2–3 cm) can hide part of it.
What percentage of adults are shorter than Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi is taller than about 25% of adult men and 89% of adult women in the US.
What percentage of adults are shorter than Neymar?
Neymar is taller than about 48% of adult men and 97% of adult women in the US.