Name ‘Leo’ Increased 350% In UK Since Lionel Messi’s Debut Despite Never Playing for a UK-Based Team: RESEARCH

Soccer has seen many great names. Names like Maradona, David Beckham, and Pele have been an inspiration to thousands. But no one had the impact on a generation of soccer players like Lionel Messi. The only thing that was missing was an International trophy which he has tripled in the last couple of years. The only trophy that he wanted which kept getting away from him was the FIFA trophy. However, he has achieved that one too in December last year.

The PSG star has been planning the next stage of his career. It is possible that he will play in one major international tournament with the three stars decorated Argentinian kit. However, it is rarely possible that the star appears in the next edition of the FIFA tournament. Whatever he may decide, nothing can change the impact he had on soccer fans all around the world. The theories aren’t hollow though, this impact has become apparent in a recent study.

Lionel Messi – related names increased by 350% since his debut

MasterCard conducted deep research in the UK. They came out with the numbers that represent the immense fan following he has. Lionel Messi debuted for Barcelona C in 2003 and made it to the main senior roaster within a year. He was the backbone of the super team that ruled soccer for more than a decade. Master Card came up with the number of kids named Leo after his debut.

According to their report, the number of kids named Leo increased at an astonishing rate of 350%. The study came with a number of over 77,000 in the United Kingdom, with the name Leo or any other version after his debut. In 2021, 5k babies were named Leo. The name is the sixth most popular name climbing up from the 53rd spot before 2003.

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Even before this study, almost everyone knew that he is the biggest soccer personality. The hype around the 2022 FIFA World Cup came from the fans excited about Messi finally winning the FIFA trophy. Even the greats from other sports are fans of Messi.

From one legend to another!

Roger Federer’s face lit up as the journalist mentioned Lionel Messi during an interview. If this isn’t a sign that the guy loves soccer, nothing will. Federer then said, “Funny enough, I haven’t spoken about Messi nearly enough. What I love about Messi probably most is when he gets the ball and is able to turn the body towards goal, and then he has full vision. Then he’s going to pass, or dribble, or shoot. There’s always three options for him. He’s one of the few who’s got that.”

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They are both elite athletes and having respect for someone from other sports talks about their personality and composure. We can only guess how he felt when Messi lifted the biggest trophy in soccer.