Footballers and expensive cars go hand in hand – especially with their inflated wages – and they usually get their hands on some of the most exclusive vehicles in the world.
With many of the sport’s best and brightest stars taking part in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, we list some of the cars owned by those players.
Cristiano Ronaldo – Bugatti Chiron
The Real Madrid and Portugal striker is well-known for being one of the most clinical goal scorers in football, but he also loves a fast motor. Having owned various versions of the Bugatti Veyron, Ronaldo has since bought the latest model from the French hypercar manufacturer. The £2m machine almost matches the Portuguese captain’s speed and power on the pitch, capable of reaching more than 260mph.
Harry Kane – Jaguar F-Pace
The England captain owns a premium SUV and is supporting his British roots by selecting the F-Pace. He has said he’s proud to own British vehicles, with the Tottenham man also owning a Range Rover Autobiography and a Bentley Supersports, but with his young family, the F-Pace is the perfect vehicle.
Neymar – Audi R8 Spyder
Brazil’s talisman has owned quite a few impressive cars in his time, but one of his current motors is the Audi R8 Spyder. The Paris Saint Germain forward is flamboyant most of the time anyway, so his garage matches up with that quite well. Audis continue to make appearances in the Brazilian’s garage, with the RS7 and Q7 also included in his vast collection.
James Rodríguez – Audi Q7
As official sponsor of Real Madrid at the time, Colombian attacker James Rodríguez was given the choice of any Audi back in 2014, and he plucked for the large Q7 SUV. Offering plenty of space and practicality, Rodríguez joined the likes of Sami Khedira, Isco and Gareth Bale by going for the model.
Mohammed Salah – Mercedes GLE Coupe
Salah was a revelation in the Premier League last season and the Egyptian forward is one of the most exciting players going into the tournament this summer. Despite the forward keeping his private life under wraps most of the time, he has been seen driving the Mercedes GLE Coupe out of Liverpool’s Melwood training ground.
Lionel Messi – Pagani Zonda Roadster
The Argentine superstar is one of the most recognisable footballers in the world and the diminutive yet incredibly talented player is one of the greatest to ever play the game. Messi has owned some rather lovely cars, but the highlight is the Pagani Zonda Roadster – a lightweight hypercar capable of speeds well over 200mph and Messi’s is one of 40 ever built.
Raheem Sterling – Bentley Continental GT Onyx
The English attacking midfielder has owned many a flashy car in his time, but one of the rarest of them all is the Bentley Continental GT Onyx. Building on the excellent and stylish base of the premium coupe, the Onyx version adds some aggressive panelling and an aerodynamic pack to make it look menacing and rather spectacular.
Antoine Greizmann – Maserati Gran Turismo
Rumoured to be on his way to Barcelona this summer, the French striker has stuck with his guns and stayed with Athletico Madrid for the foreseeable future. In his time in the Spanish capital, Griezmann has bought many a nice car, including the Maserati Gran Turismo – a lovely sports coupe with plenty of appeal.
Sergio Ramos – Audi RS6
The only defender on our list has also benefitted from sponsorship here, with the Real Madrid centre back getting an Audi RS6 through the German brand’s sponsorship of Los Blancos. The Spanish captain has also owned many other top end models, but surprisingly a retro Fiat 600 also features in Ramos’s garage – something you wouldn’t expect of a footballer.
Kevin De Bruyne – Mercedes G-Wagon
Belgium’s main man at the World Cup has joined many a player by plumping for this premium German SUV. In the shape of the G 63 AMG, De Bruyne has plenty of power available to him, with the 5.5-litre V8 engine kicking out 537bhp. As luxury models go, De Bruyne has picked one of the best.
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