Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has amassed a staggering fortune through his company AxisStars, now valued at £4.3 billion. The 47-year-old Frenchman, who played for United from 2004 to 2008, winning two league titles and the Champions League, co-founded the firm with Kate Hamer. AxisStars connects professional athletes and entertainers with peers and trusted partners. Saha's net worth far exceeds that of his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, estimated at £600 million.
David Beckham, another ex-Manchester United star, built his wealth through lucrative wages and sponsorship deals. The former England captain earned an estimated £188 million from his LA Galaxy contract alone. His stake in Inter Miami, which he bought into in 2020, has soared in value following the signing of Lionel Messi, with the club now worth over £1 billion. Beckham's overall net worth is believed to be around £415 million.
Mathieu Flamini, who played for Arsenal across two stints, is reportedly worth approximately £10 billion. The French midfielder co-founded GF Biochemicals, a company offering a greener alternative to petrochemicals. Flamini, 42, served as CEO and has spoken of his childhood passions for football and sustainability.
Martin Braithwaite, a Danish forward currently playing for Gremio, has built a fortune through real estate investments. In 2017, he invested around £617,000 with his uncle, which has since grown to £7.2 million. By 2021, the enterprise owned 1,500 apartments, with 500 more under development. Braithwaite, 34, is thought to be worth around £220 million and has featured on Forbes' list of richest footballers.
