Lionel Messi is a part of the billionaire club with a net worth of $1.1 billion. He is one of only four active athletes to reach this milestone. His wealth comes from decades of elite earnings. His career playing earnings have crossed $1.2 billion before taxes.
He turned down a reported $400 million per year offer from Saudi Arabia to join Inter Miami. His guaranteed salary in MLS is $28.3 million, but his total annual compensation reaches between $70 and $80 million with revenue-sharing arrangements from Adidas and Apple TV. He also holds equity in Inter Miami, which has become more valuable. The valuation of the club has risen from $600 million to $1.35 billion.
What is Lionel Messi Net Worth?
Lionel Messi net worth is estimated at around $1.1 billion as of 2026. He is one of only four athletes to become a billionaire while still active in their sport.
In 2026, Messi signed a three-year contract extension with Inter Miami CF. He is earning a base salary of $25 million, with a cap hit of $28.3 million for the season. He will become a free agent in 2029.
From 2013-14, Messi earned $27.3 million. This rose to $81.1 million in 2019-20. He earned $67 million in 2021-22 and $68.9 million in 2022-23. When he joined Inter Miami in 2023, his salary was $12 million with an $8.4 million bonus. His current salary is $25 million.
Lionel Messi Salary
Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has revealed that Lionel Messi is paid between $70 million and $80 million per year. This figure includes his salary and ownership shares in the club.
His base salary from the MLS Players Association is $12 million with guaranteed compensation of $20.4 million. He also earns from endorsement deals with Adidas and a revenue sharing agreement with Apple.
Inter Miami signed a naming rights deal with Brazilian company Nu for their new stadium. The 26,700-seat facility is called Nu Stadium and is set to host its first match on April 4. Inter Miami is now the most valuable MLS team at $1.45 billion. The valuation rose 22% in one year.
Lionel Messi Endorsements
Lionel Messi’s performances at the World Cup have boosted his brand partners. His deep bench of sponsors includes Adidas, Mastercard and Michelob Ultra. He earns an estimated $70 million annually from endorsements.
Icons Memorabilia, which has worked with Messi for 20 years, is seeing strong sales. The 2022 World Cup generated between $8 million and $10 million in sales for the company. The current tournament is on track to match or exceed that figure.
Icons Memorabilia gets around 1,000 signatures from Messi about four times a year. The deal is a joint venture with profit-sharing. The partnership renews every five years on a rolling basis.
Stanley 1913 and Lowe’s both signed Messi in 2024. Stanley sold through a limited-edition collection and is repurposing content for social posts. Lowe’s structured its campaign to be flexible and amplify content across channels.
Jamieson said the partnership with Messi is effectively a lifetime deal. He expects demand for Messi’s signature to continue even after he retires. He said once you are a legend, you will sell forever.
Lionel Messi House & Cars
Lionel Messi has built an impressive property portfolio across Florida, Argentina and Ibiza.
In Florida, he owns a waterfront compound in Fort Lauderdale. He bought it for $10.8 million. The 10,400-square-foot home has eight bedrooms and was designed by Canadian interior decorator Lori Morris. It has a 27-foot dome in the entryway, an Italian kitchen, a fitness room, an entertainment lounge, office space, a 1,600-square-foot primary retreat, two docks, a heated pool and a waterfront patio.
In April, he also bought four units at the Cipriani Residences Miami condominium. One unit cost $7.5 million and has four bedrooms across 3,500 square feet. The building has two pools, a residents-only restaurant and a speakeasy. It is under construction and expected to close in 2028.
In Argentina, he bought a property in his hometown of Rosario in 2022. It has been nicknamed “The Fortress.” He spent $4 million on the property, which has 25 rooms, a movie theater, a gym and an underground garage for 15 cars.
In Ibiza, he bought a home for $12.8 million in 2022. The 20,000-square-foot property had planning problems due to rooms added to the garage before his purchase. It did not have a certificate of occupancy. It has a pool almost the same length as the house itself.
FAQs
Q. What is Lionel Messi’s estimated net worth?
A. His net worth is estimated at $1.1 billion.
Q. Which club does Lionel Messi play for?
A. Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami.
Q. How much does Lionel Messi earn from endorsements?
A. Lionel Messi earns about $70 million annually from endorsements.
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