Cristiano Ronaldo is the most expensive player over 30 in football history, thanks to his €117 million transfer from Real Madrid to Juventus in 2018.

Players usually see their transfer value plummet once they hit 30, but five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo is one of a few exceptions.

The Portuguese football legend became an icon during his time at Real Madrid, but he left Los Blancos in a shock move following his nation’s exit at the 2018 World Cup, with the Spanish giants surprisingly turning a profit on him.

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Harry Kane is the second-most expensive player over 30, thanks to his €95 million transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023.

The England captain was also pursued by Manchester United during the 2023 summer transfer window, but Bayern won the race for his signature and he posted the best goalscoring numbers of his career during his debut campaign at the Allianz Arena.

In third place is Neymar. The Brazilian is the most expensive player of all time and his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal in 2023 means he is included in third place on the list of the highest transfer fees ever paid for a player over the age of 30.

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He joined the Saudi Pro League club for a whopping €90m as the richest league in football set about signing the best players in the world.

Casemiro is next on this list following his €70.7m move from Real Madrid to Man Utd in 2022. The Brazilian was 30 years old when he left the Santiago Bernabeu for Old Trafford.

Miralem Pjanic is the fifth-most expensive player over 30. The Bosnia & Herzegovina midfielder was involved in a controversial transfer to Barcelona in 2018 – with Arthur Melo moving the other way. The fee paid for Pjanic was a reported €60m.

The sixth-most expensive player over the age of 30 is Robert Lewandowski. The Poland international left Bayern Munich to join Barcelona for €45m in 2022 after a stellar stint at the Allianz Arena.

Leonardo Bonucci, Kalidou Koulibaly and Paulinho are joint-seventh on this list thanks to their €42m transfers to AC Milan, Chelsea and Guangzhou Evergrande respectively.

Radja Nainggolan completes the top 10.

The 10 most expensive players over 30 of all time

Neymar has the highest combined transfer fees in football history, following his €90 million move from Paris Saint-Germain to Al-Hilal in 2023.

The Brazilian’s switch to the Saudi Pro League saw him overtake Romelu Lukaku, who had previously held the record.

Neymar’s total is boosted significantly thanks to his world-record move to PSG in 2017. He joined the French giants for a whopping €222m after a four-year stay at Barcelona.

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Lukaku is now the second-most expensive footballer of all-time, in regards to collective transfer fees paid, while Cristiano Ronaldo is third.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the 10 players with the highest combined transfer fees in football history.

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10. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – €169.1m

In 10th place is a man who has played for so many clubs, it’s hard to count. One of the best strikers of the 21st century, Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s ego is arguably more famous than his ability. But, he played for the biggest clubs in Europe for a reason.

Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Milan, PSG, Manchester United and LA Galaxy are on his list of clubs, and while his move to Camp Nou is the only one to exceed €25m, Ibrahimovic’s sheer number of transfers boosts his total tally up significantly.

An iconic figure in football, Zlatan Ibrahimovic won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

9. Angel Di Maria – €179m

A mercurial talent, Angel Di Maria is arguably one of the most underrated players of his generation.

He excelled at Real Madrid, although he was forced out after James Rodriguez was signed after a stellar 2014 World Cup. And although he disappointed at Man Utd following a €75m move, a British record at the time, he bounced back at PSG.

In total, he’s moved clubs six times, with his transfers to Man Utd and PSG both costing over €60m.

Di Maria’s two most recent moves – to Juventus and back to Benfica – were free transfers.

8. Kylian Mbappe – €180m

Some fees vary surrounding Kylian Mbappe’s move from Monaco to Paris Saint-Germain, but with various add-ons and clauses it’s believed to be €180m.

The transfer made him the second most expensive signing of all time, and he is the only player to feature on this list who has only made one transfer.

That shows how much money PSG spent on the superstar, and the belief they had in his ability. A World Cup winner, Mbappe became PSG’s all-time record goalscorer during his time at the club, before leaving to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in 2024.

7. Philippe Coutinho – €180.3m

Philippe Coutinho was excellent in the Premier League, but he didn’t hit the same heights in La Liga.

Having joined Inter as a teenager from Vasco de Gama, Coutinho impressed in Italy which attracted the interest of Liverpool. One smart signing later, and the Reds had found their new creative outlet.

Coutinho thrived at Anfield, and became a formidable force in the English top flight. His form caught the eye of Barcelona, who viewed him as the perfect replacement for the departed Andres Iniesta.

The move didn’t work out, however, and after a loan spell away at Bayern Munich in 2019/20, he was never able to get into the Barcelona side.

He joined Aston Villa on loan in 2022 and then made the move permanent for €20m.

6. Antoine Griezmann – €182m

Another failed move for Barcelona. After signing Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele, the Blaugrana had one more roll of the dice, and decided to spend even more money on Antoine Griezmann.

The Frenchman had established himself at Atletico Madrid, but upon moving to Barca, he didn’t quite fit in. He played in similar zones to Lionel Messi, and although he scored 20 goals and assisted 12 in 2020/21, the move wasn’t a success.

Griezmann was loaned back to Atletico for €10m in 2021/22 and the move was made permanent in 2023.

5. Alvaro Morata – €189m

A slightly surprising name to feature so highly, Alvaro Morata has transferred six times, which is why his fees add up to so much.

His move from Real Madrid to Juventus and back again came to over €50m, while he then cost Chelsea over €60m. Atletico Madrid paid an extortionate amount to bring him back to Spain, while Juventus paid €20m to sign him on a two-year loan deal in 2020.

An often misfiring striker who evidently has quality, Morata has racked up some serious fees during his career so far.

4. Ousmane Dembele – €220m

Ousmane Dembele features fourth on this list following his €50m move to PSG from Barcelona in 2023.

The Frenchman became one of the most expensive players ever when the Blaugrana splashed a whopping €135m on him in 2017 after a spectacular season at Borussia Dortmund.

That move came following his €35m transfer to BVB from Stade Rennais just one year prior. His time at Barcelona was punctuated by injuries and PSG pushed to sign him after Lionel Messi’s departure to Inter Miami.

3. Cristiano Ronaldo – €247m

While Neymar has made three transfers to make up his combined fee, Cristiano Ronaldo has made four. However, his two separate moves to Manchester United certainly pale in comparison to the fees paid by Real Madrid and Juventus.

After winning the 2008 Ballon d’Or, and establishing himself as a world star, Ronaldo broke the transfer record at the time when Real Madrid paid €94m for his services.

He then set the Santiago Bernabeu alight, winning four Champions Leagues, before departing for Juventus in 2018, as the Old Lady hoped to replicate Los Blancos’ success.

After a spell in Turin, he re-joined Man Utd for €17m in 2021, before signing for Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr 18 months later.

2. Romelu Lukaku – €339.2m

Lukaku is the second-most expensive player in history in terms of combined transfer fees.

The striker has never been at a club for longer than three years, and hence he has already moved clubs on a permanent basis six times.

Having joined Chelsea in 2011, Lukaku went on loans to West Brom and Everton before being sold to the latter for €33m after the arrival of Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge. He then moved to Man Utd for an initial €74m.

Inter followed, and after excelling in Italy he returned to Chelsea for €113m, where he hit the ground running with a second debut goal versus Arsenal.

Things went sour for him quickly, however, and after flirting with an Inter return midway through the 2021-22 campaign, he then completed his return on loan. Lukaku joined Roma on loan for the 2023-24 season.

1. Neymar – €400m

As mentioned above, Neymar is the most expensive player ever, both in terms of an individual transfer fee and cumulative.

Not only did Neymar break the world record fee when he joined PSG, but he also moved to Barcelona for €88m from Santos. In addition, his move to Al-Hilal cost €90m, which means Neymar has never been purchased for cheap.

When added together, Neymar has cost €400m during his career.

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Inter Milan may not have won the Champions League since 2010, but the Nerazzurri remain one of the biggest clubs in world football.

They won reached the final of Europe’s elite club competition in 2023 and they are still capable of attracting world class players. With that reputation, it’s no surprise they spend big money on wages as well as transfers.

While Inter were forced to sell the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Achraf Hakimi to ease financial concerns, the likes of Lautaro Martinez and Nicolo Barella remain at the club, and are paid handsomely as a result.

Below, FootballTransfers looks at Inter’s top earners.

How much does every Inter player earn?

Martinez is currently Inter’s highest earner and his wage may well increase when he finally signs a new contract at San Siro.

Hakan Calhanoglu, Alessandro Bastoni, Nicolo Barella and Marcus Thuram are all on long-term deals at Inter and they complete the club’s top five earners. All four of them earn over €7.5 million per year.

Many of Inter’s stars are out of contract in 2024 and will need to renew their deals at San Siro or they will leave the club on a free transfer.

Goalkeeper Raffaele Di Gennaro is Inter’s lowest earner and the only player with an annual salary of less than €1m.

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Lionel Messi is regarded as the world’s greatest ever footballer by many fans and his record tally of eight Ballon d’Ors indicates that he is the best player to ever grace the pitch.

The Barcelona legend made his name at Camp Nou, but he has also enjoyed periods of success at Paris Saint-Germain and now Inter Miami.

Messi has made his mark on the international stage too, winning the 2021 Copa America with Argentina, before finally emerging triumphant at the World Cup in 2022. He was voted as the tournament’s best player after guiding his nation to glory in Qatar.

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The Argentine forward’s glittering career has led to some eye-watering financial rewards, with his salary and sponsorship income both sky-high.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through Messi’s net worth and how much he earns per year.

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What is Lionel Messi’s net worth?

Messi has an estimated net worth of $600 million as of April 2024. That equates to around £480m and €560m in other major currencies.

How much does Lionel Messi earn?

Messi’s total earnings in 2023 equalled $130m, according to Forbes. As a result, he was the second-highest paid athlete in the world.

The Argentine earns a reported $65m through his basic salary and an additional $65m through endorsements.

Who sponsors Lionel Messi?

The sponsor most connected with Messi is Adidas, with whom he is contracted to on a long-term deal.

Their partnership began in 2006 after Adidas won a battle with rivals Nike. The attacker wears the brand’s boots on the pitch and endorses a host of other products for them.

Messi represents, or has represented, huge swathes of global companies as his star power has grown. MasterCard, Budweiser, Pepsi, Louis Vuitton, Gatorade, Hard Rock Cafe, Tata Motors, Huawei, Dolce & Gabbana, Lay’s, Gillette, Turkish Airlines and Audemars Piguet are among them.

He has also represented Konami as the face of Pro Evolution Soccer and EA Sports for their FIFA gaming series.

All these partnerships have heavily contributed towards his net worth, providing an additional income stream to his salary over the years.

What businesses does Lionel Messi have?

As well as his products with Adidas, Messi has also launched his own clothing line. The Messi Store in Barcelona was his first retail outlet, and it opened in 2019.

In addition, Messi has a hotel business named MiM, which is run by his brother, while he works alongside NFT company Ethernity.

Overall, even though they have increased in prominence towards the latter stages of his career, Messi’s business interests have often been more limited than other players, or at least more private.

Earlier in his career, many of Messi’s deals were carefully selected to ensure they were tied to his performances as a player and he did not promote products as actively as others.

It is also known that Messi invests in property. He put money into the Azahares del Parana community project near his birthplace of Rosario in Argentina, along with an apartment building in the city centre.

It has also been reported that Messi paid £3m to build a new mansion nicknamed ‘The Fortress’ in his home city.

Like with all successful athletes, Messi also has a varied range of investments to help grow his wealth.

In addition, Messi does a host of charity work. He has his own foundation and has been a long-term ambassador with Unicef.

What cars and assets does Lionel Messi own?

Messi’s car collection is reported to include a Ferrari F430 Spider, a Pagani Zonda, a Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale, a Mercedes SLS AMG, and an Audi R8 Spyder, all of which are worth six or seven-figure amounts. He is also rumoured to own a 1957 Ferrari 335 Sport Spider Scaglietti – for which he paid over $30m.

Messi also enjoys travelling on his own €15m private jet which includes a kitchen, two bathrooms and 16 seats that can become beds. He has the names of his wife and children etched on the steps of the plane.

Furthermore, he owns a luxurious home in Castelldefels near Barcelona, which has a view of the Catalan mountains. The mansion contains some specific features added by Messi, including a football pitch, a swimming pool and a playground for his children.

A one zero-eco house that was designed and custom-built by Luis Garrido is also an asset for the Messi family, who have spent over $2m on renovations.

He reportedly spent almost $10m on an apartment in Miami’s Porsche Design Tower in Miami back in 2019 too. There is an elaborate lift in the building that allows Messi to park his car on the same floor as his luxury suite.

In between football seasons, the forward reportedly travels around with his family on a yacht that costs $50,000 per week to rent.

He has welcomed team-mates on board the vessel in the past, including Luis Suarez.

The yacht contains four rooms that can welcome 10 guests and has a master suite, a VIP stateroom and two twin cabins. There is an outdoor bar and huge space for sunbathing.

How many social media followers does Lionel Messi have?

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Messi is rare among footballers in that he does not have a personal X (Twitter) account, with an Adidas-run account his only presence on that platform. ‘TeamMessi’ – run by Adidas – has 3.5m followers as of April 2024.

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Messi does have a Facebook page, which has attracted an astonishing 116m fans as of April 2024.

Instagram

On Instagram, Messi has an even higher follower count, with his account now being followed by 502m people as of April 2024. The Argentine is the second-most followed person on Instagram, behind Cristiano Ronaldo.

Barcelona haven’t been shy about splashing the cash over the years and traditionally have been one of the biggest spending football clubs in history.

However, despite their huge outlays, the Catalan side have been going through extreme financial difficulty in recent years and have also relied on more cost-effective transfers.

In the summer of 2023, for example, Barcelona brought in both Ilkay Gundogan and Inigo Martinez on Bosman Transfers.

Which free transfers were the best ever for Barcelona?

With Barca dipping into the free agents market, FootballTransfers takes a look at the club’s best free transfers of all time.

Phillip Cocu (from PSV)

Phillip Cocu was considered one of the best midfielders in Europe when he joined Barcelona on a free transfer from PSV in 1998.

Cocu scored 31 goals during his six seasons in Spain but only won a single La Liga before returning to PSV in 2004.

The Dutchman was awarded with a plaque for his loyalty to Barcelona and his 291 appearances for the club was a record for a foreign player at the time.

Mark van Bommel (from PSV)

Mark van Bommel only spent one year with Barcelona but the Dutch midfielder still left an important legacy at the club, having won the treble in his single season.

Considered an elite ball-winner, van Bommel arrived from PSV in 2005 but saw his playtime in Spain limited by injury and as a rotation option in Barcelona’s midfield.

The club sold him to Bayern Munich in 2006 for a fee of €6 million and he spent five years there before retiring in 2013 following time at Milan and a final season at PSV.

Henrik Larsson (from Celtic)

Henrik Larsson’s two years at Barcelona was blighted with injury however the Swede made an important impact despite making just 40 league appearances, scoring 13 times.

Larsson only played 16 games in his first season after joining from Celtic in 2004 but his biggest impact came in his final match for Barca during the 2006 Champions League final.

The striker came off the bench to assist both Barcelona’s goals in a 2-1 win over Arsenal and he left the club despite their desire to keep him in order to return to Sweden.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst (from Arsenal)

Giovanni van Bronckhorst initially joined Barcelona from Arsenal on loan in 2003 before completing a free transfer the following season.

The Dutchman arrived as a midfielder but excelled in a left-back role under Frank Rijkaard and won five trophies in four years including back-to-back league titles.

van Bronckhorst also won the Champions League but returned to boyhood club Feyenoord on a free transfer in 2007.

Luis Enrique (from Real Madrid)

Arguably the club’s best yet most controversial free transfer, Spanish forward Luis Enrique joined in 1996 from arch rivals Real Madrid, later claiming he never felt appreciated by their supporters.

Enrique netted 109 goals in 300 games across all competitions in eight seasons with the club, winning seven trophies before retiring in 2004 due to injuries.

He went on to manage the club in 2014 and won nine trophies in three seasons to establish himself as a Barcelona legend both as a player and coach.

Ilkay Gundogan (from Man City)

Ilkay Gundogan was allowed to leave Man City on a free transfer in the summer of 2023 after seven brilliant seasons.

At the age of 32 it was deemed that it was the right time to move on from Gundogan.

Pep Guardiola soon admitted he regretted the decision as Gundogan maintained a world class level at Barcelona in his first season, despite the club struggling as a team.

Paul Pogba is one of the world’s most famous footballers, but he is now banned from playing the sport after testing positive for testosterone.

The 2018 World Cup winner emerged as one of the best midfielders in the sport during his time at Juventus, before he returned to Manchester United for a world record fee.

He subsequently rejoined Juventus on a free transfer when his contract at Old Trafford expired in 2022.

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However, in February 2023, Pogba was handed a four-year ban after testing positive for a doping offence.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through Pogba’s net worth and how much he earns per year.

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What is Paul Pogba’s net worth?

Pogba has an estimated net worth of around $125 million as of May 2024. That equates to around £100m and €117m in other major currencies.

How much does Paul Pogba earn?

In 2021, Pogba earned $25.5m, according to Forbes, with the majority of his salary coming from his Man Utd wages.

Upon news of his positive drugs test, Pogba’s Juventus salary was reduced to a reported $2,500 per week.

Who sponsors Paul Pogba?

Pogba’s four-year drugs ban could impact his ability to earn money from sponsors.

However, the Frenchman was previously one of the top players to represent Adidas, with Pogba wearing the company’s boots and clothing.

Pepsi were also a key sponsor for Pogba and he appeared alongside Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah in the company’s “Play Never Stops” advertising campaign.

He has also worked with a number of other companies, including games maker Activision, for whom Pogba posted on social media that he had signed for fictional club Verdansk FC as part of a joke by the sponsor that saw the midfielder promote the game Call of Duty: Warzone, Season 5.

The Frenchman has also worked with crisp brand Lay’s.

What businesses does Paul Pogba have?

Pogba has not made too many business ventures during his career, although he is partnered with Wahed Investing.

What cars and assets does Paul Pogba own?

In 2017, Pogba splashed out just under £3m for a mansion in Cheshire. The house has a luxurious swimming pool, a gym and an indoor football pitch which he has called ‘P.P. Arena’, with his brand logo visible in the centre circle.

The Sun revealed it contains mini goals, an electronic scoreboard and LED lighting.

There is a customised black and gold table football area at the mansion, while the report added the cushions in the house are decorated with his ‘PP’ logo printed boldly on the front of them.

Like many star players, Pogba also likes spending his salary and wages on impressive cars.

He is also reported to own a Ferrari 812 Superfast, a Lamborghini Aventador, a Bentley Flying Spur, a Maserati Quattroporte, an Audi RS6 Power R and a Camaro which is made by Man Utd sponsors Chevrolet.

How many social media followers does Paul Pogba have?

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Pogba has 10.5m followers on his X (Twitter) account, as of May 2024.

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His follower count on Facebook is even higher, with Pogba boasting 24.9m followers on the social media app, as of May 2024.

Instagram

On Instagram, however, Pogba has by far his highest follower count. The Frenchman is followed by 61.3m people, as of May 2024.

Juventus are a powerhouse in European football and in recent years they’ve utilised the free transfer market better than anyone else.

In fact, the Old Lady have arguably made some of the best free transfer signings in Europe since 2010.

They splashed the cash on Dusan Vlahovic in January 2022 as they did on Matthijs de Ligt and Cristiano Ronaldo in 2019 and 2018 respectively, but to make those big-money moves, Juve have been forced to use free transfers to bolster their squad.

So, what are the best free transfer in Juventus’ history?

Andrea Pirlo (from Milan, 2011)

Andrea Pirlo arrived at Juve after 10 years at AC Milan and a hugely successful spell at San Siro.

He spent four years at Juventus following the move and despite being 32 at the time, he remained one of the world’s very best midfielders.

He won the Serie A title in every single season he spent at Juve and helped marshal a midfield that contained the likes of Claudio Marchisio, Arturo Vidal and Paul Pogba in Juventus’ most successful period of the modern era.

Paul Pogba (from Man Utd, 2012)

One of those players who learned his trade under Pirlo’s guidance was Pogba. The Frenchman joined as an unknown player from Manchester United’s academy and was turned into a star in Italy.

He launched himself into the limelight with years of standout performances, which eventually led to Man Utd breaking the world transfer record to bring him back to Old Trafford.

Pogba won eight trophies during his spell at Juventus, was victorious in the 2013 Golden Boy award and was included in the UEFA Team of the Year in 2015.

He returned to Juventus on a free transfer in the summer of 2022 after his contract at Man Utd expired. After an injury-hit first season back at the club, he was suspended for doping in 2024 and may never play top-level football again.

Fernando Llorente (from Athletic Bilbao, 2013)

An underrated star throughout his career, Fernando Llorente is perhaps best-known for his Champions League quarter-final goal against Manchester City in 2019, but his stint at Juventus was also quietly impressive.

The Spaniard arrived as a solid La Liga goalscorer and continued that in Serie A. He scored 27 goals in 92 appearances for the Old Lady, but many of those games played came as a substitute. As a result, he scored a goal every 215 minutes for Juventus, helping them to four trophies during his two years at the club.

Sami Khedira (from Real Madrid, 2015)

Sami Khedira added yet more quality into a midfield that was already at a high level when he joined Juventus in 2015.

With the club wary that Pogba may soon leave, they acted quickly be adding Khedira one year before the France star eventually departed. Although not a like-for-like replacement, Khedira held down the fort once Pogba left and won the league title in all five of the full seasons he spent in Turin.

He racked up 145 appearances and 35 goal contributions in a very respectable stint at the club.

Dani Alves (from Barcelona, 2016)

Barcelona legend Dani Alves is the player with the most trophies in history, and that was helped by his one-year spell at Juventus in which he won the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia in 2016/17. They also reached the Champions League final.

The Brazilian wasn’t at Juventus for long, but he certainly made his mark. He contributed 13 goal contributions in just 33 games from right-back and helped the side to concede just 27 league goals all season.

He left to join Paris Saint-Germain as a fan favourite in Turin.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of football’s biggest stars, and he remains prevalent in the sport, despite his retirement.

The ex-Sweden international is one of the most outspoken characters in the history of the sport, although his talent can’t be denied.

His resume is extremely impressive, with Ibrahimovic playing for Malmo, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, Milan, PSG, Manchester United and LA Galaxy during his career.

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With over 450 career goals, Ibrahimovic enjoyed a truly illustrious career on the pitch, and it led to a very financially beneficial off-the-pitch lifestyle.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through Ibrahimovic’s net worth and how much he earns.

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What is Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s net worth?

Ibrahimovic has an estimated net worth of around $190 million as of May 2024. That equates to around £152m and €178m in other major currencies.

How much does Zlatan Ibrahimovic earn?

Ibrahimovic is now retired, which means he does not earn a regular footballer’s salary. However, he is a senior advisor at AC Milan, although his wage is unknown.

Back in 2017, during his time at Man Utd, Forbes estimated that Ibrahimovic’s salary per year was $27m, with a further $5m from endorsements. During that year, Forbes placed himself inside the top 100 celebrity earners and 30th for the highest-earning athletes.

Who sponsors Zlatan Ibrahimovic?

Ibrahimovic was sponsored by Nike between 2004 and 2016, before switching to Adidas, and he appeared in Nike’s famous 2014 World Cup advertisement.

He is an ambassador for car brand Volvo and has also advertised Nivea, H&M, Vitamin Well and Microsoft Xbox One. Ibrahimovic launched his own Vitamin Well drink ‘Vitamin Well Upgrade’ in 2015.

Ibrahimovic was also an ambassador for Visa’s 2018 World Cup advertising and has advertised for Samsung as well.

The former Sweden international partnered with H&M to launch a clothing line called ‘Select by Zlatan’ in November 2023.

What businesses does Zlatan Ibrahimovic have?

He launched his own sportswear brand A-Z, which stood for Amateur Zlatan, with Norwegian fashion brand Varner in 2016, but it shut down after two years.

Another of his businesses shut down after two years, but this time it was a game called Zlatan Legends in collaboration with Swedish developer ISBIT Games in 2017. ISBIT shut down in 2019, which ended the project.

Ibrahimovic also founded Zlatan Ibrahimovic Parfums with cosmetics company Amazing Brands Stockholm.

In 2019, he purchased a 50% stake in the Swedish branch of AEG, and as a result acquired 23.5% of the shares in Swedish side Hammarby. This brought criticism from fans of his former club Malmo.

He is partnered with food supplement company Dante SM and owns a 58% stake in holding company Cirooo. Ibrahimovic also opened a padel court in his native Sweden called Padel Zenter in 2018.

What cars and assets does Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s own?

Ibrahimovic absolutely loves cars and the Swedish legend has amassed a hugely impressive collection over the years. Ibrahimovic has been pictured in multiple different supercar brands, with Ferrari, Lamborghini and Porsche three different car brands he has at his disposal.

As an ambassador for Volvo, he has been previously spotted driving a XC90 model which costs a modest £52,000.

However, the rest of his collection are unsurprisingly expensive motors. Ibrahimovic treated himself on his 40th birthday, buying a Ferrari Sf90 Stradale, which is priced at £400,000. It is the company’s first electric car.

He also bought a Ferrari Monza SP2 for a huge £1.4m as a present to himself for his 38th birthday. Ibrahimovic is one of only 499 owners of the model that goes from 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. He’s also one of 400 Ferrari Enzo owners.

The forward has been pictured driving a Lamborghini Urus, priced at £160,000, while Ibrahimovic has also purchased a Porsche Spyder and a Maserati GranTurismo MC Stradale.

As someone who has played all over the world, Ibrahimovic reportedly owns several houses. It’s believed the forward has luxurious pads in Los Angeles, Paris, Manchester, Malmo and Milan.

How many social media followers does Zlatan Ibrahimovic have?

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Ibrahimovic has 9.3m followers on his X (Twitter) account, as of May 2024.

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His follower count on Facebook is even higher, with Ibrahimovic boasting 39.9m followers on the social media app, as of May 2024.

Instagram

On Instagram, however, Ibrahimovic has by far his highest follower count. The former Sweden international is followed by 64.3m people, as of May 2024.

David Beckham is one of the most recognisable names in football and he is one of the best-known celebrities in the entire world.

England’s golden boy shone on the football pitch throughout the 1990s and 2000s, lighting up Old Trafford with Manchester United before a huge move to Real Madrid and later stints at AC Milan, PSG and LA Galaxy.

When Beckham made the move to the MLS in 2007 he created a new dynamic in football in the United States, and he has continued to impact the game in America with his own franchise, Inter Miami, entering the league in 2021.

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With all this fame and success in football, as well as a number of ventures off the field, Beckham has become one of the wealthiest athletes in the world, if not one of the richest people in general.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through Beckham’s net worth and how much he earns.

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What is David Beckham’s net worth?

Beckham has an estimated net worth of around $450 million as of May 2024. That equates to around £360m and €420m in other major currencies.

How much does David Beckham earn?

In 2013, the year of his retirement, Beckham earned $47m and was the eighth highest-paid athlete and 19th richest celebrity in the world, according to Forbes.

Despite no longer receiving the weekly pay packet of a professional footballer, he is believed to earn over $10m each year.

Who sponsors David Beckham?

Beckham remains a prevalent figure in advertising and he is still one of the faces of Adidas, having made their Predator boots so famous during his playing days. Beckham signed a lifetime deal with the German sports retailer in 2003, which reportedly earned him £115m.

As he remains one of the most recognisable names, and faces, in world sport, Beckham isn’t limited when it comes to his endorsements.

The English star has worked with the likes of Armani, Pepsi, Stella Artois, Uber Eats, H&M, Gillette, Samsung, Jaguar, Haig Club, Tudor and Sainsbury’s among others. Furthermore, he penned a 10-year deal worth $177m to become the face of tourism in Qatar. His primary requirement was to promote the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

He has also appeared in promotional material for EA Sports’ FIFA game series and Beckham starred in his own Netflix documentary in 2023.

In 2021, Maserati made Beckham the face of their brand and he starred in the Maserati MC20 advert.

What businesses does David Beckham have?

Beckham’s biggest business is MLS club Inter Miami – the professional football team he created.

The purchase was facilitated by Beckham’s business group, Beckham Miami United, which financed a £149m, 20,000-seat stadium for the new franchise to play in.

Beckham also has his own investment vehicle, Beckham Brand Holdings, which bought out Simon Fuller, the creator of the Idol television series, for some $50m in May 2019.

In 2021, Beckham purchased a 10% stake in Lunaz, an automotive business that specialises in vehicle restoration and electric vehicles.

During the same year, David Beckham Ventures Limited (DBVL), which manages his brand and partnership deals, reported a £600,000 increase in annual revenue to £16.2m.

What are David Beckham’s cars and assets?

Beckham is a lover of cars, as shown by his investment in Lunaz, and he has owned some impressive rides throughout his career.

A 2020 article by GQ detailed his extensive collection, which at the time included two Ferraris, a Lamborghini Gallardo, a McLaren 720S, a Rolls Royce, a Bentley, Aston Martin and many more.

Beckham has also been pictured on motorcycles and has owned a number of two-wheelers, including a custom-made Confederate F131 Hellcat, a Ducati and a BMW.

Over the years, Beckham and pop star wife Victoria have bought and lived in some of the most lavish houses the world has seen.

One such dwelling was nicknamed ‘Beckingham Palace’ for its sheer size. The couple purchased it for $3.3m in 1999 and added some $4m worth of renovations over time, before selling in 2014.

A mansion in Beverly Hills followed in 2007, which they sold in 2018 for almost a 200% profit at $33m.

Currently, the Beckham’s own a place in France and a mansion in London’s Holland Park, known as ‘Millionaire’s Row’ having played host to the likes of Elton John and Robbie Williams.

That is currently their permanent UK residence, while they also own a barn in the Cotswolds and an apartment in Miami where they reside when they are in the United States.

How many social media followers does David Beckham have?

X / Twitter

Beckham does not have an X (Twitter) account, as of May 2024.

Facebook

His follower count on Facebook is extremely large though, with Beckham boasting 58m followers on the social media app, as of May 2024.

Instagram

On Instagram, however, Beckham has an even higher follower count. The former England international is followed by 87.3m people, as of May 2024.