Micah Richards' BBC Salary and Net Worth
Micah Richards, the former Manchester City and Aston Villa defender, now earns approximately £200,000 annually from the BBC for his contributions to Match of the Day. This figure does not include his compensation from CBS or Sky, meaning the 13-cap England international secures a considerable combined income for his broadcasting endeavours. His net worth is reportedly £37 million, bolstered by his playing career and property investments, including a £3 million home.
During his playing days, Richards commanded significant weekly wages. He once turned down a five-year, £100,000-a-week contract offer from Manchester City at age 17, a decision he now regrets. He said: "At 17 years old, I earned £5k-a-week. Manchester City offered me £100k-a-week for five years. I said no because I was number two to Zabaleta. It's the worst decision I've ever made. Why do you think I work for every broadcaster? I went to Aston Villa, that was less money. But then we got relegated in the first season, so my wages halved. So I've gone from a £100,000-a-week offer to like £25,000 in the Championship."
Private Love Life
Richards maintains a discreet approach to his personal affairs and is currently understood to be single. His Instagram account primarily focuses on his professional endeavours and global travels with work colleagues. He was previously rumoured to be romantically involved with former Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan, but she dismissed the speculation, saying: "I've never even met him. I just don't know how this rumour has started."
Football Prodigy Son
Despite not having a partner currently, Richards is a father to an eight-year-old son. He has discussed his son's footballing ambitions on The Rest Is Football podcast with Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer. Richards said: "He's seven. He's started playing and he scored eight goals the other day just for a local team. He's actually very good. The problem with me is I don't get to see him play all the time because I work Saturdays and the games are Saturday mornings. If I've got to get to a Match of the Day, I can only watch the first half. I just put my hood up on the sideline. I don't shout anything, encourage anything. I just let him breathe. Let him enjoy the game. That's what I do."
Broadcasting Career and Netflix Deal
Since retiring in 2019 due to a knee injury, Richards has become one of football's most beloved personalities. He co-hosts The Rest Is Football podcast and appears on the BBC's high-profile World Cup punditry lineup. Netflix recently acquired The Rest Is Football for the World Cup in a deal reportedly worth 10 times more than Gary Lineker's previous BBC salary, meaning Richards stands to be handsomely rewarded for his involvement. His broadcasting work also includes contributions to CBS and Sky, further boosting his income.
