They’re called Premier League Clubs for a reason. Being a part of them brings along with it fame, wealth, and glamour unlike most other professions. Young athletes across the globe strive to become professional footballers and play for a premier club one day, just to rub shoulders with the very best in the sport.
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When you’re earning in millions, you’ll have a lifestyle worth millions, too. The highest-ranking footballers have homes and cars to die for. And this list is just the tip of the iceberg. Join us as we explore the prized possessions of the best in the sport and take a peek into their lavish lives.
John Terry, 38
There was news that circulated about some squatters who once forced their way into a £7.5m mansion. This mansion was linked to popular movie actor Johnny Depp and former Chelsea player John Terry. They probably wanted to try out the property's two swimming pools, cinema room with 34 seats, and nuclear bunker.
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When the invasion was noticed, it was reported to the police. The officers had to leave the invaders when they showed them a legal document, which gave them the right to inhabit the unfinished building. Called the Golden Hill, the property is said to have at least ten bedrooms and is situated in Romsey, Hampshire.
Ashley Cole, 38
Ashley Cole is an English retired footballer popular for his defending skills. He last played for the Championship club Derby County. Due to his great performances and prowess on the field, Cole was considered one of the best defenders of his time.
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Cole and his then-wife, Cheryl, purchased a house located in Godalming. The house boasts eight bedrooms, a cinema, an indoor pool, a jacuzzi, and a luxurious sauna. After being married for seven years, Cole and his wife got a divorce. Later, the 38-year-old former left back sold his house for $7.7 million.
Frank Lampard, 41
Somewhere in Surrey countryside stands a Tudor-style luxury home, which is up for sale at £7 million. That house has been put up for sale since 2012, but it is yet to see a buyer. Frank Lampard and his new spouse have added an option of £9K/month to the property. With that, the mansion will generate a whopping amount of £107.4K a year.
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The property embeds a large driveway, a spacious courtyard, and an outdoor swimming pool. Because of his transfer to New York City FC, Lampard currently resides in an apartment in Manhattan with his wife. Lampard is known for his investments in real estate. He has properties both in England and Spain.
Edwin Van Der Sar, 48
Dutch former footballer Edwin Van Der Sar is well-known for his goalkeeping skills. Edwin has played for popular clubs like Manchester United, Ajax, and Fulham as a goalkeeper. If we talk about the most capped players of the Netherlands national team’s history, Van Der Sar comes at the second position.
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One Christmas, Van Der Sar gave himself a tremendous gift: a Bentley Continental GT Speed. This amazing car costs $166,852. Edwin can reach anywhere he wants in a very short time because his GT’s speed reaches 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds and can run up to 200 mph.
Nemanja Vidić, 37
Nemanja Vidić is a retired Serbian professional footballer. Vidić was born on October 21, 1981, in Titovo Užice, SFR Yugoslavia. Throughout his career, he has played for the National Team of Serbia and also for the great premier league club Manchester United. With Vidić's extraordinary skills in defense, he was declared as one of the best defenders in the world.
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Through his huge income during his football career, he was able to purchase a deluxe house in North England that came with a price tag of $3.1 million. Vidic’s new plush home is well-constructed and is famous for its beauty. It also includes a wide swimming pool.
Robin van Persie, 36
Retired footballer Robin Van Persie has won many titles during his football career and also holds a record of the most goals in the Netherlands national team. Van Persie was also part of the pro club Manchester United, where he earned a huge reputation and fat paychecks. He has been declared as one of the best strikers of his generation.
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Van Persie once owned this mansion, which was built in 2002. After joining Manchester United, he decided to sell this house, which includes a lavish kitchen, deluxe rooms, and a stylish swimming pool, for $1.77 million.
Harry Kane, 26
Harry Kane is a well-known English professional footballer. Kane was born on July 28, 1993, in Walthamstow, England. He is the captain of the national team of England and plays as a striker for the pro club Tottenham Hotspur. The handsome Kane is also a die-hard lover of cars.
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He has been spotted many times while driving his stylish and expensive car, the Jaguar F-pace. If we talk about the price of this car, it costs £40,360. This car is Kane’s favorite one and he loves to drive it all around town.
Yaya Toure, 36
Since the arrival of Guardiola, Yaya Toure has not been part of the Manchester City starting lineup. The Ivorian golden boy is doing his best to outmatch his rivals at Etihad stadium. Yaya Toure has driven two different Rolls Royce cars to his training.
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The Wraith he recently added to his garage was a kid to Samir Nasri’s £330K Lamborghini Aventador. Toure earns £230K per week with Manchester City. His car collection is already worth an estimated £1m, but he most recently added a Rolls Royce Phantom that’s worth £350K.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær, 46
This professional football manager holds a good reputation in the sport. Ole Gunnar Solskjær is also a former football player and has spent most of his career playing for Manchester United. Solskjær played in the forward position and was one of the most skilled footballers of the team.
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He earned massive income during his playing career and once owned a deluxe house in Cheshire worth $5 million. The mansion is well-furnished and has five bathrooms, five bedrooms, an indoor swimming pool, and a luxurious garden. However, Ole decided to sell this mansion.
Mohamed Salah, 27
Mohamed Salah is a famous professional footballer who was born in Egypt. Salah is well-known for his speed, finishing, and dribbling skills. He plays in the position of forward for the national team of Egypt and the Premier League club, Liverpool.
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Salah has a beautiful wife named Magi and a cute daughter, Makka. With his prosperous career, he was able to buy himself a lavish Jaguar F-TYPE convertible, which is worth $64K in the market. We expect no less for someone who is also regarded as one of the best players in the world.
David Silva, 33
This Spanish lad is one of the most loved sportsmen in the world. David Josué Jiménez Silva is a professional footballer who's also considered as one of the best midfielders in the history of the Premier League. David, a left-footed player, is the captain of Manchester City and plays in the position of a midfielder and a central.
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David has a luxurious three-bedroom mansion located in the mountainous Tauro area of Gran Canaria. This is actually where David was born and raised where he used to spend his holidays with his family. David has put this villa for sale in the market for £1M or $1.2M.
Arjen Robben, 35
Dutchman Arjen Robben is a footballer who was born on January 23, 1984, in Bedum, Netherlands. A left-footed player, he holds great abilities of crossing, speed, and dribbling; evident in his stint as a winger for the Bundesliga club FC Bayern. Robben is not just a good footballer, he's also regarded as one of the best in the world.
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On August 22, 2016, he and other football stars were spotted with their new Audi cars during the official car handover at Audi Forum. Arjen's choice was the Audi Q7, which is a large 7-seater premium SUV that retailed for at least £48,455 (around $59K) during that time.
Sadio Mane, 27
Born on April 10, 1992, in Sedhiou, Senegal, Sadio Mane is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for the national team of Senegal and the Premier League club Liverpool. Mane has made many records in his entire career and also has a spectacular record of a hat-trick when he scored three consecutive goals in just 176 seconds.
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Mane is a car lover and has been spotted in his sports car, the Audi RS7, several times. This Audi model costs $113.9K and has many awesome features under its hood. Looks like Mane has an amazing taste in vehicles!
Mesut Ozil, 30
Born on October 15, 1988, in West Germany, Mesut Ozil is a German professional footballer who has earned a lot of titles for his performances. He plays in the position of an attacking midfielder and sometimes as a winger. Due to his extraordinary skills, Ozil was nominated for the Golden Ball Award.
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As for Ozil’s most precious possessions, one of his favorite ones is his black Ferrari 458. This mid-engine luxury sports car has a top speed of 325 km/h and retailed at around $263.5K. Being a sports star clearly doesn't exempt him from the rules because was once fined by a traffic warden for double parking.
Robbie Keane, 39
Robbie David Keane was born on July 8, 1980, in Dublin, Ireland. He is a former professional footballer and served the national team of Ireland as their captain for 10 years. He played for the team as a forward but is now the assistant manager of the Middlesbrough and Republic of Ireland national team.
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Robbie generated a huge amount of money during his playing career and also owned a mind-blowing mansion in Beverly Hills, California. He granted his property on lease for $25K a month. This house is within almost half an acre of land and includes a stunning swimming pool, a lavish kitchen, and royal bedrooms.
Eden Hazard, 28
Eden Michael Hazard is a famous Belgian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder and also as a winger. He is part of the list of the best players in the world. Hazard is the captain of the Belgium national team and also plays for Real Madrid. He possesses great skills of passing, dribbling, and speed.
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He is a creative man and always plays with a cool mind. Hazard never arrives late for his training thanks to his fast car, the Audi R8 V10. This car runs at a speed of 205 mph, so Hazard can easily reach any place in due time. The price of this car is around £110K (or $134K).
Petr Čech, 37
When we talk about the best goalkeepers of the Premier League, then Petr Čech is definitely part of the topic. Petr is a Czech former footballer who has played in the position of goalkeeper for the popular club Arsenal. Before playing for Arsenal, Petr was a part of the Chelsea team.
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No doubt, Petr has gained huge respect and a hefty income through his career. He has a second love after his wife, Martina, and that is his Audi R8. The two-seater R8 might not fit his family of four, but it satisfies Petr's need for speed with its 330 km/h top speed.
Alan Shearer, 49
It wouldn’t be wrong in stating that this English retired footballer is a legendary player. Alan Shearer was the best striker of his time and has played for top-level English league football clubs and also for the national team of England. He has made many records in his entire career, including being the top goal scorer in the Premier League.
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Alan has not only made records in football, but he has also won many awards for his stunning performances; including PFA player of the year award in 1995. Alan is often seen driving his Range Rover to Newcastle United's Longbenton training ground. The price of this car is approximately $89K.
Roy Keane, 48
Roy Keane stands among the most successful Irish footballers in history. He was the assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland national team until 2018. Keane has won 19 major trophies in his career and 17 of them are with Manchester United.
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He has generated a lot of wealth from his pro career. Keane once owned this 9,500-square-foot deluxe house located in Hale, Cheshire. He eventually sold this house to one of his Manchester United teammates and built another one at the same location for £3.2M ($3.9M). He also decided to sell it for £9.5M ($11.6M).
Michael Owen, 39
The first episode of Through the Keyhole featured a house with many England jerseys of a particular player. The house belongs to Michael Owen, his wife, and his four children. Michael's property has an indoor swimming pool and a cinema room. There's also a formal sitting room and a games room.
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The English former footballer who played as a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, has a net worth of $68 million and has been included by Pelé in the FIFA 100 list of the world's greatest living players.
Michael Carrick, 38
Our list is incomplete without discussing Michael Carrick. Michael is an English soccer coach and a former player. He was born on July 28, 1981, in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England, and played as a central midfielder for Manchester United for twelve years.
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While playing for Man United, he earned a lot of respect and good income. Michael then decided to invest his earnings on an 8.0-liter V10 Dodge Viper. It was initially strange to see him driving around in his Viper, but it gradually became a usual sight. Michael was famous for his passing and crossing abilities.
Cesc Fabregas, 32
Cesc Fabregas, who won the World Cup with the Spanish national team, plays for Barcelona FC. Before he played for Barcelona, he started his senior football career in London with Arsenal FC. He joined the team in 2003 and played over 200 matches. The Spanish footballer is known for his love for German cars.
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He loves quality designs. That’s why he has an Audi R8 and a Mercedes ML in his garage. He has been seen many times driving his Mercedes. His mastery in choosing cars cannot be discarded as he knows what he needs to make his garage beautiful.
Wayne Rooney, 33
Imagine the feeling of living in a £5 million mansion that has a swimming pool, a gym, a game room, and a hot tub. You will live a happy life. Wayne Rooney and his wife, Coleen, were not thinking that way, however.
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They decided to sell such a luxurious house and build another building with a different design. Rooney just acquired a massive 40-acre lot at a cost of £20 million, which is just a quarter of his estimated net worth. The new property will be featuring a six-bedroom house built for the Rooneys.
Didier Drogba, 41
Ivorian superstar Didier Drogba, who played as a striker for the English football team Chelsea FC, lives in a palace. He is the owner of a magnificent house spanning 8,600 square feet. The house consists of eight bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and a ‘special’ room intended only to store his trophies.
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The former Chelsea striker has scored many beautiful goals in his career including the one against Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munchen. He has also won the UEFA Champions League. The beauty of his mansion indicates the striker’s caliber and his exquisite taste.
Luis Suarez, 32
Luis Suárez joined the Spanish side FC Barcelona in 2014. He is a prolific striker and has won the UEFA Champions League with the team. In 2017, the Uruguayan football star got his new Audi car when the car manufacturing company handed over cars to FC Barcelona players. The event took place at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Montmello, Spain.
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Suárez lives in the luxurious area of Castelldefels. The area overlooks a beach and is just an hour's drive to FC Barcelona stadium. Often regarded as one of the best players in the world, Suárez has won 18 trophies throughout his career.
Fernando Torres, 35
With the absence of the self-satisfied look on Fernando Torres's face as he left Melwood training, it seems he is not ready to be forgiven. Torres has been praised for his world-class skills and technical proficiency as a striker. The Spanish footballer, who played for Liverpool, just added an Aston Martin DBS to his car garage.
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This model has been featured in many scenes of James Bond movies such as Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. With the quality of the car, its price tag of £160K is quite justified. The Aston Martin DBS is characterized by a V12 engine and a top speed of 191 mph.
Sergio Aguero, 31
Sergio Aguero is a famous Argentine professional footballer. He plays as a striker for the Argentina national team and the Premier League club Manchester City. According to Forbes, Sergio is among the highest-paid players. He has a beautiful wife as well as a stunning car, the Lumma CLR SV Range Rover.
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This car is definitely not an ordinary one as its price is at £150K. Sergio has been spotted many times arriving in various events in this car. We can see his adoration for the car in some of the pictures that he has uploaded on his social media accounts.
Patrick Vieira, 43
Here comes another awesome player of his generation. Patrick Vieira is a football head coach and also a great former player. He was born on June 23, 1976, in Dakar, Senegal. He is quite tall, standing at a height of 6'4, and also has a glamorous personality.
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After winning a World Cup, Patrick and his wife bought a luxurious mansion in Cheshire when he was relocated to the north to join Manchester City. That house includes a wide swimming pool tub, seven bedrooms, and a lavish kitchen. He later sold his house for £2.2 million.
Gareth Bale, 30
Gareth Frank Bale is a popular Welsh footballer who plays for Real Madrid and also for the Wales national team. He plays in the position of a winger and has great skills of passing, free-kicking, and striking the ball from a distance.
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With a reported annual salary of €15 million or around $16.6 million, it's no surprise that he resides in the most expensive part of Spain. Bale never gets bored in his home since several of his friends like Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, and Zinedine Zidane are his neighbors. This house is worth $6.69 million and includes a luxurious swimming pool, a fantastic gym, and a six-car garage.
Ryan Giggs, 45
Ryan Joseph Giggs is a skilled Welsh football coach and an extraordinary former player. Ryan spent his entire career playing for the high-ranked Premier League club, Manchester United. He co-owns Salford City and manages the Wales national team.
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It is true that Ryan has made a lot of money during his career and has also purchased a deluxe house with 5 bedrooms. This home has a luxurious swimming pool, a hi-fi gym, a cinema, and many other sources of entertainment. Currently, the luxurious house is on the market for £3.5 million.
Thierry Henry, 42
This amazing French guy is considered as one of the best strikers of all time. Thierry Daniel Henry is a popular football coach and former player. He is also one of the most celebrated players of his time. Henry has won huge respect not only from teammates but also from the whole world.
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He started his career with Monaco in 1994 and has been managing the team in recent years. Henry has owns the two top-most floors of a lavish building in hip Saho that are worth $9 million. He has also paid a huge amount of $5.85 million for the apartment on the floor below his penthouse.
Steven Gerrard, 39
Steven George Gerrard is a professional soccer manager and a much-hyped player of his time. Gerrard was born on May 30, 1980, in Merseyside, England. He spent most of his career playing as the captain of the Premier League club Manchester United and also for the national team of England.
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He has been granted many titles and rewards including UEFA club footballer of the year award in 2005. Gerrard owns a beautiful mansion in LA worth £18m. It is located in the same area where many Hollywood stars like Jennifer Aniston and Katy Perry live.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 34
When we talk about football, it's impossible not to mention Cristiano Ronaldo’s name. He was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal. He is well-known for his amazing strikes and performance as a forward. With his good looks and perfect smile, Ronaldo has a greater percentage of female fans as compared to male ones.
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The Portuguese football superstar is the owner of a luxurious house in Madrid. It spans about 8,600 feet of space and is worth £4.8 million. It is well-constructed and has a trophy room, a gym, an indoor pool, and seven bedrooms.
Gary Neville, 44
Gary Alexander Neville was one of the players serving the second-longest term in the Premier League club Manchester United before he retired in 2011. He was born on February 18, 1975, in Bury, England. In addition to playing, he was also a commentator for Sky Sports. In 2015, he got the position of a head coach for Valencia.
Neville worked as an assistant manager from 2012 to 2016 for the England national team. He is constructing a zero-carbon underground home which a popular architect group is designed for him. The property spans approximately 8,000 square feet and has great features.
Roberto Firmino, 27
This amazing Brazilian footballer is a public figure these days because of his stunning performance in the Premier League. Roberto Fermino plays in the position of a winger, attacking midfielder, and forward for Liverpool and the Brazilian national team. He made the third goal for Liverpool in the last match against Watford and granted his team a victory.
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Recently, Roberto purchased one of the most expensive cars out there, a Rolls Royce. This lavish car costs £350K or $427.5K; an amount that an ordinary man can already use to purchase several cars at once! Roberto and his wife, Larissa, uploaded a stunning picture on their social media account showing them posing with their new car.
Dennis Bergkamp, 50
Dennis Bergkamp is a Dutch former footballer who also worked as the assistant manager of Ajax until December 21, 2017. In a documentary, Jan Mulder has said that Bergkamp was a spectacular player with many awesome techniques. Often regarded as a great footballer, he amassed quite some wealth and some expensive tastes throughout his career.
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He has played in many positions in his entire football career. He was a wide midfielder, then moved to striker, and then the second striker position. The son of an electrician, Bergkamp changed his luck through hard work and now drives a glorious car. He got himself a Range Rover Sport, which costs almost $79K.
Eric Cantona, 53
Eric Cantona's donated Rolls Royce, which was painted by a New York-based artist, was up for auction at the ArtCurial Urban Art. All the money gained from the auction went to a foundation. Over 300 works were put up for bidding at the auction house in the Hotel Marcel-Dassault.
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Bidding for Cantona's car started at £20K. The expensive car was painted by JonOne, a New York graffiti artist, during a live show. Cantona said he decided to donate the car because it symbolizes wealth and will go a long way in helping poverty-stricken people.
Sir Bobby Charlton, 81
Here comes the legend, Sir Robert Charlton. Charlton is an English former footballer who became a World Cup champion in 1966. He was famous among his teammates for his stamina and playing technique. For most of his career, he played for Manchester United and the national team of England.
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Charlton is now 81 but still has good stamina. In the ‘70s, he purchased a glamorous 4-bedroom home on Llanddona Beach, on the Welsh island of Anglesey. He used to spend vacations with his beautiful wife there. However, he decided to sell the deluxe house.
Rio Ferdinand, 40
Rio Gavin Ferdinand is one of England’s most celebrated players and has played 81 matches for England’s national team from 1997 to 2011. He has been a fine player and was a part of three FIFA World Cups. Rio purchased a magnificent mansion where he used to live with his lovely wife Rebbecca and their three children.
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Unfortunately, Rebbecca died due to breast cancer. Rio then decided to sell his house that was full of memories to move forward in life. He put his house for sale at £4.5M or roughly $5.5M. Later, Rio cut the price to £3M ($3.7M). Now, this mansion holds a price of £2M ($2.4M) in the market.
David Beckham, 44
This is one footballer who has a personality to die for. David Robert Joseph Beckham is a world-famous former footballer. He is currently working as the president of Inter Miami FC. There's no doubt that he has a good nature and a kind heart. Beckham is the first player to win league titles in four countries.
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Beckham has served many clubs like Manchester United and also the England national team. He loves to live a royal life and has owned a Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, which exaggerates his personality. This car costs about $550K and adds to his style quotient.