Messi, in addition to his records on the pitch, is also a notorious car enthusiast with the world’s super cars. The star player of PSG and the Argentina national team, who has just officially entered the final of the 2022 World Cup, 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 the biggest brands in football apart from being one of the greatest football players of all time.
After the Argentine moved to PSG from FC Barcelona, Messi now earns an annual salary of around $75 million. Adding in his endorsements, Messi’s annual earnings add up to $110 million, according to Forbes.
Messi ranks second on the list of the world’s highest-paid footballers behind his rival Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently left Manchester United, earning around $125 million from wages and endorsements.
These two superstars have consistently topped the rankings of the world’s highest-earning players for nearly a decade now.
Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti – $36 million
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 was equipped with a 4.0L, naturally aspirated V12 engine and could reach a top speed of 300km/h.
Pagani Zonda Roadster – 4 USD
The most exclusive 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, as well as one of the rarest and most sought after. The Italian masterpiece is made from titanium, magnesium and carbon fiber. However, there are no pictures of Messi showing off his Pagani Zonda.
With a 7.3L V12 engine, one of Italy’s most magnificent supercars can accelerate from 0-100km/h in 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 345km/h.
Pagani Zonda Tricolore – $2 million
In addition to the Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti, Messi also owns the Italian 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
The Mercedes SLS AMG is another exotic and classy car that Messi owns. He paid around $642,490 for the car. This Mercedes beauty comes with a 6.2-liter DOHC V8 engine that delivers great performance. It is definitely 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 extensive collection is the sporty and elegant Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe. This high-performance SUV is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 petrol engine. According to French media, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe is one of the most exclusive and coveted cars in France. The Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 280 km/h.
Cadillac Escalade – 250,000 USD
The spacious and luxurious Cadillac Escalade is a five-meter long and two-meter wide luxury car that is often used by US presidents. The grand SUV has a large and luxurious cabin and can comfortably accommodate eight passengers. It is no surprise that Messi occasionally drives his family around in the Cadillac Escalade. Equipped with a massive 6.2-liter V-8 engine, the ultra-luxury car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 130 mph.
“Audi Trio” – $231,790
German car giant Audi sponsored FC Barcelona until 2019 and so it is no surprise that former Barcelona player Messi owns an Audi car. In fact, he owns three cars, the Audi RS6 which costs $108,000, the Audi A7 which costs $69,200 and the Audi Q7 which costs $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 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine, Messi’s Range Rover Vogue can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 km/h.
Range Rover Sport – 200,000 USD
According to Cartoq, one of the greatest footballers of all time also owns a white Range Rover Sport which he uses for everyday tasks like… grocery shopping. Messi is often photographed driving the exclusive SUV with his wife. Equipped with a 3.0-liter V6 engine, it is one of the fastest SUVs 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 particular Ferrari. The car is equipped with a Ferrari F136 E V8 4.3 L engine and produces 503 horsepower.
