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From camo cars to golden teeth discover the most expensive and ridiculous things owned by footballers.
Modern footballers earn astronomical wages, with top stars bringing home hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars every week.
With such vast wealth at their disposal, it is no surprise they splash their cash on homes, cars, and watches.
But some purchases go beyond luxury into the downright absurd.
These are the seven most ridiculous and expensive items footballers have ever spent money on, showcasing a lifestyle that is often as flashy off the pitch as it is on it.
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7. Paul Pogba – A Diamond-Studded iPhone Case
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When most people buy a phone case, they do not splash outrageous amonuts of money for it. But Paul Pogba is not most people.
The French World Cup winner owns an iPhone case estimated to cost about $70,000, encrusted entirely with diamonds.
Designed by luxury jeweler Ben Baller, the case features Pogba’s initials, jersey number, and even the Manchester United badge.
While it’s certainly unique, it raises the obvious question, why put that much money on an object so easily dropped or lost?
6. Mario Balotelli – A Camouflaged Bentley Continental GT
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Mario Balotelli has long had a reputation for unpredictable behavior, and his choice in cars follows that trend.
In 2012, the Italian striker spent over £160,000 on a Bentley Continental GT, then covered it in military camouflage wrap.
The flashy design stood out on the streets of Manchester, much to the confusion of fans and the media.
While the car itself is already a symbol of status, the camo design added a bizarre twist that only Balotelli could pull off.
5. Neymar – A £7.5 Million Private Jet
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Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. loves to travel in style.
In 2015, he purchased a Cessna Citation 680 private jet for an estimated £7.5 million.
With the ability to seat up to 12 passengers, the jet allows Neymar to jet between Brazil, Spain, France, and anywhere else at a moment’s notice.
But it is not just about transport, it is about image, convenience, and maintaining celebrity status.
The ongoing maintenance, staff, and fuel costs add millions more each year.
4. Lionel Messi – A Customized Private Jet with His Family's Names
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Not to be left behind, Lionel Messi also boasts a £12 million customized jet, complete with extravagant detailing.
The plane features his jersey number "10" on the tail, a fully equipped kitchen, two bathrooms, and 16 seats that convert into beds.
Most notably, the steps of the jet are engraved with the names of Messi's wife and children, making it not just expensive but deeply personal.
Though his life demands global travel, the added touches make this purchase more a statement of legacy than necessity.
3. Cristiano Ronaldo – A Life-Size Wax Statue of Himself
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s brand is built on image and no one maintains it quite like him.
In one of his more bizarre purchases, the Portuguese icon commissioned a life-size wax figure of himself to be displayed in his home.
The figure was made to mirror the one at Madrid’s wax museum and cost an estimated £25,000.
Even more over-the-top, Ronaldo reportedly pays a hairdresser to fly in monthly to maintain the statue’s hairstyle.
2. Didier Drogba – A Multi-Million Dollar Hospital in Ivory Coast
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While the others on this list spent on personal pleasures, Didier Drogba made headlines for an extravagant, yet noble, purchase.
The former Chelsea striker invested over £3 million to build a hospital in his hometown of Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
The medical facility offers critical health services to thousands of people who previously had limited access to care.
While it’s a huge expenditure, it is also one of the few that reflect philanthropy over luxury, making it "ridiculous" only in its scale not intent.
1. David Beckham – A Gold-Plated Tooth
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David Beckham has always been a style icon, but during his time in Los Angeles, he took fashion to a strange new level.
The former England captain was spotted with a gold-plated molar, custom made and inserted while playing for LA Galaxy.
Dentists estimate such a procedure costs thousands of pounds, depending on the karat and inlay work.
It was a statement piece, though not exactly one you could flaunt easily. Still, Beckham pulled it off with his usual confidence, cementing his spot on this list.
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