Messi, besides his records on the field, is also a “notorious” car enthusiast with super products in the world car industry. Inter Miami’s star player and 2022 World Cup champion, owns a $4 million Pagani Zonda Roadster, one of the fastest and most sought-after cars in the world.
Lionel Messi is undoubtedly one of football’s biggest brands in addition to being one of the greatest football players of all time.
Messi now earns an annual salary of about $75 million. If you add in his endorsements, Messi’s annual income adds up to $110 million, according to Forbes.
Messi ranks second on the list of the world’s highest-paid football players right behind rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who just left Manchester United, earning about 125 million USD from salary and contracts.
These two superstars have continuously topped the rankings of the world’s highest-paid players for nearly a decade now.
Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti – 36 million USD
The most expensive car in Messi’s garage is definitely the Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti. Interestingly, he bought this car at an auction for a whopping $36 million.
Also known as the “prancing horse of 1957”, the car is equipped with a V12 engine, naturally aspirated, 4.0L capacity and can reach a maximum speed of 300km/h.
Pagani Zonda Roadster – 4 USD
The most luxurious car in Messi’s collection is the legendary Pagani Zonda Roadster. The special edition Pagani Zonda is one of the most expensive and fastest cars in the world, and one of the rarest and most sought after. The Italian masterpiece is made from titanium, magnesium and carbon fiber. However, there are no pictures showing Messi showing off his Pagani Zonda.
With a 7.3L V12 engine, one of Italy’s most majestic supercars can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds and have a maximum speed of 345km/h.
Pagani Zonda Tricolore – 2 million USD
In addition to the Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti, Messi also owns the Italian super sports car Pagani Zonda Tricolore version. The car is equipped with a 7.3L V12 engine combined with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Argentine star paid about 2 million USD for this car.
Mercedes SLS AMG – 642,490 USD
Mercedes SLS AMG is another exotic and classy car that Messi owns. He paid about $642,490 for the car. This Mercedes beauty includes a 6.2-liter DOHC V8 engine that delivers excellent performance. It is certainly one of the most beautiful cars in Messi’s collection.
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe – 300,000 USD
Another flashy car in the Argentine football legend’s massive collection is the sporty and elegant Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe. This high-performance SUV is equipped with a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 gasoline engine. According to French media, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe is one of the most coveted exclusive cars in France. Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reaches a maximum speed of 280 km/h.
Cadillac Escalade – 250,000 USD
The lavishly spacious Cadillac Escalade is a five-meter long and two-meter wide luxury car often used by American presidents. The grand SUV has a large and luxurious cabin and can accommodate eight passengers comfortably. It’s no surprise that Messi sometimes drives his family around in a Cadillac Escalade. Powered by a massive 6.2-liter V-8 engine, the ultra-luxury car can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 6.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 210km/h.
“Audi Trio” – 231,790 USD
German car manufacturing giant Audi sponsored FC Barcelona until 2019 and therefore it is no surprise that former Barcelona player Messi owns an Audi car. In fact, he owns three cars, Audi RS6 priced at $108,000, Audi A7 priced at $69,200 and Audi Q7 priced at $54,590.
Range Rover Vogue – 200,000 USD
Messi has a passion for Land Rover and is often seen behind the wheel of his luxurious Range Rover Vogue SUV. Equipped with a turbocharged 5.0-liter V8 engine, Messi’s Range Rover Vogue can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 250 km/h.
Range Rover Sport – 200,000 USD
According to Cartoq, one of the greatest football players of all time also owns a white Range Rover Sport that he uses for daily tasks like… shopping. Messi is often photographed driving a unique SUV with his wife. Powered by a 3.0 liter V6 engine, this is one of the fastest SUVs available on the market capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and reaching a top speed of 280 km/h.
Ferrari F430 Spyder – 164,490 USD
Another Ferrari model that Messi uses is the Ferrari F430 Spyder. He paid $164,490 for this special Ferrari model. The car is powered by a 4.3 L Ferrari F136 E V8 engine and produces 503 horsepower.
