Gary Lineker's net worth is set to soar after he signed a huge deal with Netflix for the World Cup. The former Match of the Day host has taken his popular podcast, The Rest is Football, to the streaming giant, with episodes now available to over 325 million paid subscribers worldwide.
Lucrative Netflix Deal
Lineker, 65, will co-host the podcast with pundit pals Alan Shearer and Micah Richards across a 40-episode stint from a New York City apartment. Netflix promises a daily mix of banter, analysis, and hot takes, with special guests like Frank Lampard, Patrick Vieira, and Harry Maguire. The deal is reportedly worth £14 million, providing a substantial windfall for Lineker and his co-hosts.
Net Worth and Goalhanger Growth
Lineker's net worth is estimated at £30 million, boosted by his stake in Goalhanger, the media production company he co-founded in 2018. Goalhanger has been named the fastest-growing business in Britain by the Sunday Times, with sales growing 321% annually over three years. The company's podcasts, including The Rest is History and The Rest is Politics, drove £37.9 million in revenue last year, with over 250,000 paid subscribers.
Lineker's Career Earnings
Lineker earned over £1.35 million a year as the BBC's highest-paid presenter before leaving in May. His fortune also includes earnings from football and commercial partnerships. The Netflix deal adds another healthy chunk to his wealth.
