10 renowned footballers with private jets

• Top footballers earn huge salaries every single week and are capable of buying almost everything they need
• From Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr., there are several footballers with private jets
• The private jets owned by footballers just show how they have achieved success by just kicking the ball

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi and Neymar Jr., there are several footballers with private jets. It’s not a secret that footballers are among the highest-paid athletes in the world and thanks to their big incomes, most of them can afford a luxurious lifestyle.

Discover the extremely wealthy footballers who own luxurious private jets and use them for travel. Stay with us to the end of this article.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo – Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo. Photo/ Chase Your Sport.

Considered one of the greatest footballers in history, Cristiano Ronaldo is often mentioned when the talk is about successful footballers. The Al Nassr forward, who previously had spells at Real Madrid, Juventus and Manchester United, has made millions over the course of his career and is currently the footballer with the most expensive jet.

CR7 owns the Gulfstream G650, which costs a whopping £28 million and can carry up to 18 people. The expensive jet has a range of 12, 960 km and connects all the capitals of the world non-stop. The aircruise is powered by two Rolls-Royce BR725 A1-12 engines and can attain a top speed of 610 mph, as per Sportskeeda.

2. Lionel Messi – Inter Miami

Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi has not only achieved success by winning titles but also financially. Messi is one of the richest footballers in the world, boasting a whopping net worth of $650 million as of 2024.

Lionel Messi owns a private jet. Photo/ SPORTbible.

There is hardly anything that the former Barcelona player cannot buy and it’s not surprising that he is one of the footballers with private jets. Messi owns the Embraer Legacy 650 which is valued at a whopping $25.9 million. The jet is customized in a way that it caters to his personal life as he often travels with his family.

3. Neymar Jr. – Al Hilal 

Neymar has been among the highest-paid footballers in the world for several years now. The income he received while at FC Barcelona and PSG were enough for him to acquire the Embraer Legacy 450 which is valued at $25.9 million. The jet’s luxurious cabin area is a testament to Neymar’s love for comfort and lavish lifestyle.

4. Paul Pogba – Juventus

Paul Pogba. Photo/ Menkor Aviation.

Next on our list of footballers with private jets is Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba. The former Manchester United star has had ups and downs in his career but is definitely proud for the millions he has made over the years, enabling him to acquire the Gulfstream G280. The private jet has a market value of $24.5 million.

5. Gareth Bale – Retired 

One of the most decorated footballer in the history of Real Madrid, Gareth Bale is extremely rich. The former Wales international owns a Cessna Citation XLS+, which has a price tag of $8 million and is known to offer comfort and efficient travel experience.

6. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Retired

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the footballers with private jets. Photo/ British GQ.

Over the course of his career, Zlatan Ibrahimovic made headlines for his goalscoring prowess and entertaining interviews. But he went big than that, with the AC Milan legend being a proud owner of a Cessna Citation Longitude which is valued at $27 million.

7. Wayne Rooney – Retired 

Wayne Rooney will always be remembered as one of the greatest players in Manchester United and Premier League history. At the peak of his career, he was among the big earners in the football world and was able to acquire the Dassault Falcon 900LX, which is valued at around $20 million.

8. David Beckham – Retired

One of the most famous and wealthiest footballers, David Beckham owns a Bombardier Challenger 350, which goes for $25.6 million. The jet is a symbol of the luxurious lifestyle that Beckham lives. He uses it to fly back and forth between the United States and England.

9. Ricardo Kaka – Retired

Ricardo Kaka. Photo/ Transfermarkt.

Ricardo Kaka has won it all, be it the World Cup, Ballon d’Or, UEFA Champions League or even league titles. Being among the footballers with private jets is just another example of Ricardo Kaka winning in life. The Brazilian legend owns a Cessna Citation CJ3 Plus, which costs £8 million.

10. Ronaldinho – Retired 

Another footballer who has won it all, Ronaldinho’s choice is Embraer Phenom 100. The jet is small but efficient and suits his outgoing personality. Ronaldinho, who spent his career playing for top clubs such as AC Milan and FC Barcelona, also happens to be among footballers who went to jail.