| Asset: | 600 Million USD |
| Income: | Football contracts, sponsorship contracts, business and investment contracts |
| Date of birth: | 24/6/1987 |
| Place of birth: | Rosario, Argentina |
Messi’s net worth is estimated to be around $600 million (£464 million) according to Forbes , who put his total career earnings at $1.28 billion by 2023. Although However, these numbers are only estimates, especially since his business activities are not often widely publicized.
The World Cup winning star came in second place on Forbes’ 2023 list of the highest-earning athletes in the world, with a reported income of $130 million, a a figure which is only slightly lower than that of Cristiano Ronaldo, whose move to Saudi Arabia puts him at the top of the list.
Interestingly, Messi topped the 2022 list, with also reported earnings of $130 million that year, with basketball superstar and Liverpool shareholder LeBron James coming in at number one. Monday.
Forbes ranked Messi first among athletes on its list of the 100 highest-earning athletes of 2019, estimating his earnings that year at $127m (£98m), and ranking at fourth place overall, making him the highest-earning footballer and athlete in the world.
How much is Messi’s salary at Inter Miami?
Inter Miami are expected to pay Messi between $125 million and $150 million (between £100 million and £120 million) over the course of his two-and-a-half year contract with the club. His annual salary, therefore, falls between $50 million and $60 million (between £40 million and £46 million), a slight increase from what he is said to earn at PSG.
If Messi’s salary is US$50 million per year, that equates to just under US$1 million per week ($961,000), and if Messi’s salary is US$60 million per year, that would equate with over 1 million USD per week ($1.1 million).
In addition to his base salary, it is understood that Messi will receive bonuses based on his performance and revenue generated.
Which brands is Messi sponsored by?
Like Ronaldo, Messi’s sponsorship contracts are too numerous to list, but his most important advertising partner is Adidas.
It comes months after Ronaldo signed a “long-term” contract with Nike in 2016, which is rumored to be similar to the lifetime deal signed by basketball star LeBron James – and could be worth up to $1 billion America – Messi, also signed a similar contract with Adidas. Specific terms were not disclosed, but reports in Spain say the deal will last at least until the end of his playing career.
Messi has also participated in notable advertising campaigns with Pepsi, Gillette and Turkish Airlines. In their 2023 celebrity wealth list, Forbes estimates his endorsement deals at $65m (£50m) for that year. His off-field income has increased along with his on-field income.
More recent sponsorship deals include brands such as Hard Rock Cafe, Socios.com, Konami Mastercard, Lays, SikSilk, Leafty, Jacob & Co. and Gatorade.
