When we think of footballers, we often assume they’ve risen from humble beginnings to achieve greatness. However, that’s not always the case. Some players were born into wealthy families, and their talent on the pitch was just the icing on the cake. Let’s take a look at eight players who were rich before they became pro footballers.
First up is Robin van Persie, the former Arsenal and Manchester United star. You might be surprised to learn that Van Persie grew up in a household full of artists. His mother was a painter and jewelry designer, while his father was a renowned sculptor. Talk about creative genes!
Next, we have Gerard Pique, the Barcelona and Spain legend. Pique’s family was already successful before he became a football star. His father, Joan, is a lawyer and businessman, while his mother, Montserrat, is a private school principal. No wonder Pique’s had a winning streak both on and off the pitch!
Other players on the list include:
– Sergio Aguero, whose family owned a successful food company
– Neymar, whose father was a successful businessman
– Kylian Mbappe, whose family has a strong background in sports management
– Mario Balotelli, whose adoptive family was already wealthy
– David Luiz, whose family owned a successful construction company
– and lastly, Sergio Ramos, whose family had a successful restaura