As Lionel Messi prepares for what could be his final FIFA World Cup appearance, LEGO is giving soccer fans a new way to celebrate one of the sport’s greatest players. The company has just unveiled the LEGO Editions Lionel Messi – Celebration set. It’s a 1,427-piece display model that captures the Argentine superstar in his iconic victory pose.
Designed for builders ages 14 and older, the new set is now available for $200. With a detailed backdrop, his famous No. 10 jersey, and several hidden references to his legendary career, the set is aimed squarely at soccer fans who want something more unique than a traditional poster or jersey.
LEGO Turns a Soccer Icon into Wall Art
Unlike many sports-themed sets, the Lionel Messi – Celebration model is designed primarily as a display piece. The build recreates Messi pointing toward the sky in his signature celebration pose, with a textured background representing the pitch and sky behind him.
Once finished, you get a three-dimensional model that stands out from standard framed sports memorabilia. And at the center of the display is Messi’s famous striped No. 10 jersey, instantly recognizable to soccer fans around the world.
Hidden Details Celebrate Messi’s Career
LEGO says the set includes several Easter eggs inspired by Messi’s life and career. The company isn’t sharing any details, so builders can get pleasantly surprised during construction. However, the brand did mention that the set is designed to reward longtime fans with nods to the moments and achievements that helped define Messi’s journey from rising star to global icon.
Once completed, the model measures more than 15 inches tall and 18.5 inches wide, making it large enough to serve as a centerpiece in a bedroom, game room, office, or sports-themed collection. The company has also included a hanging element, allowing you to mount the finished build on a wall and turn it into a unique piece of soccer décor.
Arriving at a Meaningful Time for Messi Fans
The release comes at a particularly emotional moment for many soccer fans, as Messi approaches what is widely expected to be his final World Cup tournament. For supporters who have followed his remarkable career, the set offers a chance to celebrate one of the game’s most influential players through a collectible display that goes beyond traditional memorabilia.
And if your soccer GOAT wears a different jersey, LEGO has also released a Cristiano Ronaldo-themed set. This gives fans of the long-running Messi-Ronaldo rivalry another option to showcase their allegiance.
Available now for $200, the LEGO Editions Lionel Messi – Celebration set looks poised to become one of the most talked-about sports collectibles in LEGO’s growing Editions lineup.