Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time and has achieved numerous titles and awards throughout his career.
The debate over who is the greatest of all time between Argentina's captain and Ronaldo was settled as Messi recently won his 8th Ballon d'Or award.
The 36-year-old has played for Barcelona and PSG and has now committed his future to David Beckham's MLS team Inter Miami.
With a substantial fortune accumulated from his time at Barcelona and PSG including the lucrative deals he amassed at Inter Miami, Messi has written his name among the World's richest.
But exactly how much is Messi worth? We have provided well-detailed information on Messi's net worth from 2021 till date.
In 2021, Lionel Messi is estimated to have a net worth of around $400 million, positioning him as one of the top-earning athletes globally.
This figure encompasses his earnings from playing professionally, as well as lucrative endorsement partnerships with several brands.
It is intriguing that Messi was ranked at the top of the 2022 list, earning a reported $130 million that year, while basketball superstar and part-owner of Liverpool, LeBron James, came in second.
The Argentine World Cup winner saw his total fortune increase above $500 million, up from $400 million in 2021.
According to Forbes' estimation, Messi's net worth is around $600 million (£464m), with total career earnings of $1.28 billion in 2023.
However, these figures are speculative due to his private business interests and lucrative sponsorship deals.
In 2023, Messi was the second highest-paid athlete in the world, earning $130 million, just behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
At Inter Miami, Messi is set to earn between $125 million and $150 million (£100m and £120m) over his two-and-a-half-year contract, with an annual salary of approximately $50 million to $60 million (£40m to £46m), an improvement from his reported earnings at PSG.
This works out to just under $1 million a week if he earns $50 million a year, or just over $1 million a week if he earns $60 million a year.
It should be noted that Messi's fortunes include numerous sponsorship deals, with Adidas being the most significant.
While the exact terms of his deal with Adidas were not disclosed, it is reported to be worth around $1 billion and will likely last until the end of his playing career.
In addition to Adidas, he has also worked with Pepsi, Gillette, Turkish Airlines, Hard Rock Cafe, Socios.com, Konami Mastercard, Lays, SikSilk, Leafty, Jacob & Co., and Gatorade, among others.
Forbes estimates his total endorsements for 2023 to be worth $65 million, showing a significant increase in his off-field earnings in line with his on-field success.
Aside from his sponsorship deals, Messi has invested in real estate, including properties in the United States.
He has also invested in projects near his birthplace of Rosario, such as the Azahares del Parana gated communities and an apartment building in the city center.
Like many footballers, Messi has also dabbled in cryptocurrency and NFT investments, partnering with Ethernity, a company that has also worked with other football legends.
However, Messi's other investments are kept relatively private.
The debate over who is the greatest of all time between Argentina's captain and Ronaldo was settled as Messi recently won his 8th Ballon d'Or award.
The 36-year-old has played for Barcelona and PSG and has now committed his future to David Beckham's MLS team Inter Miami.
With a substantial fortune accumulated from his time at Barcelona and PSG including the lucrative deals he amassed at Inter Miami, Messi has written his name among the World's richest.
But exactly how much is Messi worth? We have provided well-detailed information on Messi's net worth from 2021 till date.
Lionel Messi's net worth in 2021
In 2021, Lionel Messi is estimated to have a net worth of around $400 million, positioning him as one of the top-earning athletes globally.
This figure encompasses his earnings from playing professionally, as well as lucrative endorsement partnerships with several brands.
Messi's 2022 net worth
It is intriguing that Messi was ranked at the top of the 2022 list, earning a reported $130 million that year, while basketball superstar and part-owner of Liverpool, LeBron James, came in second.
The Argentine World Cup winner saw his total fortune increase above $500 million, up from $400 million in 2021.
Lionel Messi's net worth in 2023
According to Forbes' estimation, Messi's net worth is around $600 million (£464m), with total career earnings of $1.28 billion in 2023.
However, these figures are speculative due to his private business interests and lucrative sponsorship deals.
In 2023, Messi was the second highest-paid athlete in the world, earning $130 million, just behind Cristiano Ronaldo.
At Inter Miami, Messi is set to earn between $125 million and $150 million (£100m and £120m) over his two-and-a-half-year contract, with an annual salary of approximately $50 million to $60 million (£40m to £46m), an improvement from his reported earnings at PSG.
This works out to just under $1 million a week if he earns $50 million a year, or just over $1 million a week if he earns $60 million a year.
Messi's out-of-field earnings
It should be noted that Messi's fortunes include numerous sponsorship deals, with Adidas being the most significant.
While the exact terms of his deal with Adidas were not disclosed, it is reported to be worth around $1 billion and will likely last until the end of his playing career.
In addition to Adidas, he has also worked with Pepsi, Gillette, Turkish Airlines, Hard Rock Cafe, Socios.com, Konami Mastercard, Lays, SikSilk, Leafty, Jacob & Co., and Gatorade, among others.
Forbes estimates his total endorsements for 2023 to be worth $65 million, showing a significant increase in his off-field earnings in line with his on-field success.
Aside from his sponsorship deals, Messi has invested in real estate, including properties in the United States.
He has also invested in projects near his birthplace of Rosario, such as the Azahares del Parana gated communities and an apartment building in the city center.
Like many footballers, Messi has also dabbled in cryptocurrency and NFT investments, partnering with Ethernity, a company that has also worked with other football legends.
However, Messi's other investments are kept relatively private.