Career
Nicknamed "Skippy", the solid left-back played for local teams Arnett Gardens F.C. and Olympic Gardens F.C., and has played overseas for Richmond Kickers, then of the United States of America A-League. During 1996, Messam played for the Colorado Foxes in the A-League, where he played alongside fellow Jamaican internationals Walter Boyd, Wolde Harris, Fabian Davis, and Anthony McCreath under the direction of head coach Lorne Donaldson. He made his debut as a substitute for the Reggae Boyz in 1995 against Canada and played his last international in 1998 against Trinidad & Tobago, collecting over 30 caps.
Messam was a regular starter at left wingback during the early rounds of Jamaica"s successful World Cup qualifying effort in 1998.