LEGO Editions Lionel Messi – Football Highlights 43011
With the FIFA World Cup excitement building again, this set is a brilliant way for football-mad tweens and teens to celebrate one of the game’s greats in a hands-on, screen-free way. LEGO Editions Lionel Messi – Football Highlights (43011) turns big sporting moments into a build they can be proud to finish — and even prouder to display.
It’s the kind of project that rewards patience and focus: a thoughtful, step-by-step build that ends in a piece of sporty bedroom or desk decor. Whether your young fan remembers Argentina’s famous victories or just loves the thrill of the tournament, this display model captures that feeling of passion, pride and “one more match".
At 500 pieces, this is excellent value for a set that feels substantial and display-worthy. The base builds up Messi’s name and features Argentina-inspired colours, plus a bold number 10 nod — an iconic detail football fans instantly recognise. A Lionel Messi minifigure and a collectable player-stats plaque complete the tribute, with fun little hidden details throughout for builders to discover as they go.
Digital instructions are available in the LEGO Builder app, letting kids track progress and view the model in 3D as they build. Once finished, it makes a standout gift for birthdays, end-of-season celebrations, or as a special surprise ahead of the World Cup.
- Age guide: Ideal for confident builders aged 10 (great for tweens and teens)
- Pieces: 500
- Includes: Lionel Messi minifigure and collectable player-stats plaque
- Display features: Name base with Argentina-inspired colours and an iconic number 10 detail
- Size: Over 13 cm high and 24 cm wide (approx.)
- Collect more: Explore other LEGO Editions sets (sold separately)
- Item: 43011
- Release Date: May 2026