Football is considered a working-class game, with many professionals coming from humble backgrounds. But who are some footballers that grew up wealthy?
The following short list includes players such as Pirlo, Gianluca Vialli (RIP) and Pique: https://m.allfootballapp.com/news/EPL/Seven-footballers-who-were-mega-rich-before-sport—including-Gianluca-Vialli/2998595
For the purposes of a more interesting discussion, we’ll exclude children of former pro footballers, cause y’know that kind of feels like cheating.
I dont know if he came from money but I just know Mathieu Flamini is the richest of all current and ex players now after a good / lucky investment. Like genuine “fuck off money” Richer even than most owners of teams. Worth between 10 and 20 billion.