5 footballers and their fabulous car collections

Ronaldo had crashed his Ferrari 599 back in 2009 while going to the airport

Football, being the most popular sport in the world earns the footballers tonnes of money. Those playing the famous leagues earn millions as salary and follow lavish lifestyles. There is nothing new with footballers spending money on cars and bikes. It is known for a fact that these footballers like to spend big bucks on their ‘big toys’.

They have a thing or two when it comes to sweet rides. While some like to keep their rides inside the garage, others like to go for a spin and show off. Today we look at some of the footballers and their car collections.


#1 Cristiano Ronaldo

Out of many hobbies, his one hobby is collecting cars and not just any car, but the fast ones. Ronaldo started his collection when he was at Manchester United and since then, there has been no turning back. The ex-Manchester United player also has his own private garage where he likes to keeps his collection.

The Real Madrid forward has a total of 19 cars worth more than $4.9m- the costliest being the Bugatti Veyron worth $1.7m.

The BMW M6 cost the Real Madrid forward $102,000
Maserati GranCabrio was bought in 2011
Ronaldo with his Audi R8
Lamborghini Aventador LP 700-4 cost the Portuguese $318,000

The other cars which Ronaldo owns are Bentley GT Speed, Ferrari F430, 599 GTB, 599 GTO, Aston Martin DB9, Rolls Royce Phantom, Maserati GranCabrio, BMW M6, Bentley Continental GTC, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sports Coupe, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche 911 Carrera 2S Cabriolet, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Audi Q7, Audi RS6 and Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI.

#2 David Beckham

Audi S8

David Beckham is not shy of spending money when it comes to cars. Over the years, his hairstyle, tattoos and his cars have been on and off the news. He may have earned a lot while playing football, but he made his mark in terms of income outside the football pitch. His endorsement deals earned him a lot and he spent that on his rides.

Real Madrid’s sponsor, Audi, gifted Beckham this car when he played for the team.
Beckham going on a ride around the LA in his Porsche 911 Cabriolet
This customised Ferrari 612 Scaglietti was bought following the birth of his daughter, Harper Seven in 2011. Worth almost £200,000, the car bears the number '7' logo which was his shirt number when he played for Manchester United and England.
This is Beckham's customised 2015 Cadillac Escalade. Check the '23' logo on the rim. This was his jersey number at the Real Madrid and LA Galaxy.

These are just some of the cars which the former England striker has.

Others include Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe, Hummer H2, Chevrolet Camaro, Porsche 911 Turbo Convertible, Rolls-Royce Ghost, Bentley, Porsche 911 Carrera S Tiptronic, Lamborghini Gallardo, Jaguar XJ, Black Porsche 997 Convertible Turbo, Aston Martin V8, Range Rover Evoque, Bentley Mulsanne, Audi S8 and Jeep Wrangler. Some of these cars were eventually sold with time.

#3 Mario Balotelli

This Bentley cost him £150,000

The ex-Liverpool striker has been subject to a lot of controversies through his life but that didn’t stop Balotelli from splashing money on cars. The striker does not hesitate from showing off every car he owns.

While playing for Manchester City, the player had notched up nearly £10,000 in parking fines and has had his cars impounded almost 30 times by the police. Not only that, the striker has also paid £300,000 in club fines. Nevertheless, the ex-Manchester City striker has some cool rides at his disposal.

Balotelli camouflaged his Bentley Continental GT
Ferrari 458 Spider
Balotelli crashed his Audi R8 V10 just weeks after joining Manchester City

#4 Yaya Toure

Manchester City midfielder heading to training in his Rolls Royce Phantom

Yaya Toure has a total of 6 cars worth more than £1m! He owns Rolls Royce Phantom, Porsche Carrera, Bentley Continental, Mercedes Brabus 850, Mercedes G-Class and Rolls Royce Wraith. Toure has been subject to a lot of cases over his career like overspeeding and drunk driving to name a few.

Toure in his Mercedes jeep

#5 Didier Drogba

Drogba in his Mini Cooper

Another African to join the list is former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba. It doesn’t come as a surprise that he owns a couple of sweet rides. While the striker always kept up his appearances, he also made sure he looked sharp off the field. The Ivorian has a lot of amazing rides at his disposal.

Ferrari California
Mercedes SLR Mclaren

The player also owns a Range Rover Sport and Porsche Cayenne.

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Edited by Staff Editor