The heroes of the game are known to splurge lavishly on their residential quarters.
Football stars are compensated handsomely for their abilities and theatrics. Their popularity and marketability earn them huge sums of money through lucrative contracts and sponsorship arrangements.
As a result, football players spend their money on frivolities. Footballers are notorious for their extravagant spending on real estate. They are not frugal and would go all out to buy gorgeous mansions or villas to rest in luxury.
Some of the most costly homes owned by football players are as follows:
10. Kaka – £3 million
Kaka, the Brazilian superstar, and former Real Madrid player, just purchased a property near Orlando. The property costs between £2.5 to £3 million and is located in Isleworth’s affluent neighborhood. Shaquille O’Neal and others have homes in Isleworth, which is famed for its lengthy sections of lakeside shoreline.
9. Gareth Bale (£4 million)
Gareth Bale has been living in a house in North London since joining Tottenham Hotspur from Real Madrid CF. The property costs roughly £4 million and includes a golf course, a sport dear to the Welshman’s heart.
8. Andres Iniesta – £4.1 million
The great Spanish midfielder lives in Malibu, California, in a beautiful property. The property costs over £4-5 million and features a swimming pool, tennis court, and various other pleasures.
7. John Terry – £500,000
John Terry’s Surrey property is worth roughly £5 million, which he purchased from Colin Montgomerie. He paid less than five million pounds for the property but has since added an Astro-turf pitch, enhancing its worth.
6. Nicky Butt – £5.5 million
Nicky Butt, a former Manchester United player who is now part of the club’s coaching staff, owns multiple pricey houses. His property in Greater Manchester’s elite upscale neighborhood included six bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool, and a theatre, among other pleasures.
5. Lionel Messi – £5.7 million
Lionel Messi’s not-so-humble Barcelona home has plenty of luxury. The property is in the elite Castelldefels neighborhood, which is a very peaceful setting for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner. The house is close to Camp Nou and includes a tiny football pitch, swimming pool, and other amenities.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo – £8 million
When Cristiano Ronaldo joined Juventus FC, he need a residence fit for a king. His Turin house is exactly that, with two villas adjoined to form a single big opulent pad. Among the numerous amenities are a cutting-edge gym, a swimming pool, and a football field.
3. Kaka – £9 million
Kaka is again on the list, as he has a magnificent property in Madrid, close to where former teammate Ronaldo used to live. The property is worth around £9 million and is located in the elite La Finca region. He purchased the house before joining the MLS and has subsequently rented it to a number of high-profile footballers, including Gareth Bale.
2. Wayne Rooney – £20 million
Wayne Rooney’s enormous house in Cheshire is lavishly furnished. The most recent addition to the site is an artificial football pitch with seating. In addition, there are two artificial lakes, a swimming pool, and a home cinema. The house is also quite pricey because it was custom-built.
1. David Beckham – £39.5 million
David Beckham, the footballer with the most expensive home, resides in London. Beckham, a former Manchester United player, and star purchased the mansion in 2013 for £31.5 million and added £8 million in renovations. Simon Cowell, Robbie Williams, and others are among the residents.
