MLS lists Lionel Messi at 5 ft 7 in and Luis Suárez at 5 ft 9 in. Suárez is listed two inches (5.08 cm) taller.
Listed heights and sources
| Person | Height | Evidence / source |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Suárez | 175.26 cm | Official league profile listing Major League Soccer Checked 2026-11-10 |
| Lionel Messi | 170.18 cm | Official profile listing MLS Checked 2026-10-24 |
Two Inter Miami forwards on the same scale
Using the same league publisher makes the comparison easy to check: both figures are given in whole inches. The centimeter values in the table convert the MLS listings without adding measurement precision.
How to compare attacking roles
Messi and Suárez both appear as forwards in MLS profiles. Use the chart to compare their listed height, then add another forward to see how this two-inch gap compares with a wider selection.
Explore the Real Madrid forward comparison or use the height converter to check the units.