According to Forbes.com, the average EPL player made $2.2 million last year. And what did he spend it on?
Expensive toys.
So what kind of vehicles do some of our richest footballers drive? Check out the list and drool:
David Beckham – Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
Former Real Madrid star Beckham celebrated his move to the Los Angeles Galaxy last year with a new addition to his auto collection: a Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. The world-famous athlete even used the $140,000 auto to pick up his Spice Girl wife Victoria from Los Angeles International Airport.
Wayne Rooney – Lamborghini Gallardo
The Manchester United player may only be 22 years old, but he can already afford treats like the $200,000 Lamborghini Gallardo. And according to the gossipy British tabloids, he has already gone one further, putting an order in for a $340,000 Lamborghini LP640 Murcielago.
Thierry Henry – Aston Martin Vanquish
French striker Thierry Henry made his name at the British Arsenal, so it is no surprise that one of his reportedly prized possessions is a classically British sports car. The $350,000 Aston Martin Vanquish was James Bond’s car of choice in the Die Another Day movie, but was discontinued in 2007.
Cristiano Ronaldo – Audi R8
One of the benefits of being a Manchester United player is that the luxury cars tend to come to you. Hence Cristiano Ronaldo’s complementary Audi–part of the brand’s sponsorship deal with the team–which otherwise would have set him back $200,000.
John Terry – Bentley Continental GT
Former England captain and Chelsea star John Terry is not shy when it comes to spending money, and his $180,000 Bentley is a case in point. Unfortunately, his decision to leave it for two hours in a disabled parking space may have cost him the position of England captain this year.
