Luxurious Lifestyle: Inside Lionel Messi’s Houses and Fleet of Cars

Second Richest footballer, Lionel Messi, owns some of the world’s most expensive houses and cars.

Born in 1987, Lionel Messi is Argentina’s most successful footballer of the century and current Captain of its national team. With a record eight Ballon d’Or awards, a record six European Shoes, and a FIFA World Cup, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players to have walked the surface of this planet. 

Until 2021, Messi had spent his entire professional career playing for FC Barcelona. He joined Barcelona Club as a youth in 2000 and rose through the ranks till he got into the first team and became the club’s shining star and most successful player in the club’s history. 

Messi has been synonymous with Barcelona’s success in the past two decades, and many believe that he will never leave the club. However, Messi shocked his millions of fans when he decided to leave the club in 2021 and seek a new adventure in his football career. 

After exiting the Spanish club, he signed with French Club Paris Saint-Germain and won two Ligue 1 titles before moving to American club Inter Miami in July 2023, which many consider the final chapter of his playing career. 

There is no doubt that Messi‘s success on the playing field has transformed into financial success for the Argentine. Over the years, Messi amassed a fortune from his professional football career till he became one of the wealthiest football players in the world. The Argentina Captain’s recent moves to some of the richest clubs in Europe and North America in the past three years have earned him immense financial rewards. According to reports, he is the second-richest footballer in the world, falling behind his close rival Cristiano Ronaldo. 

Messi is estimated to be worth $600 million (USD), comprising liquid cash, shares and stocks, real estate properties, automobiles, art collections, and luxury possessions. Besides his fame on the football field, Messi has earned the respect of the elite of our world for his ownership of some of the most expensive real estate properties and vehicles in the world. 

A Peek Into Messi’s Luxurious Homes

Lionel Messi has numerous real estate investments scattered across the globe. However, we would be spotlighting the most expensive personal residences of the Argentine known to the public. 

The Barcelona Villa

Having spent two decades of his professional football career with the Spanish Club Barcelona, it is only fair that Messi has a home in the city. Like with his football achievements, Messi‘s home in Barcelona is nothing short of the best real estate one can get in the Spanish town. The mansion is a testament to the architectural excellence and brilliance that abounds in Europe. 

The Villa, located in Castelldefels, Barcelona, is worth an estimated sum of $1.8 million (USD) and was purchased in 2009 at the height of the Argentine’s career. The mansion’s interior decor and exterior design are alluring and prove Messi‘s love for luxury and class. The house provides occupants with breathtaking sceneries, including the sight of the beautiful Catalan hills, the Mediterranean shore, and the enchanting Balearic sea.

The property is in a prestigious high-brow neighborhood that permits aircraft to fly over it. Purchasing the house was a masterstroke for Messi and his team because the property is just 12 miles from the famous Barcelona’s Camp Nou stadium. 

The mansion is home to Messi‘s wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, their three children, first son, Thiago Messi Roccuzzo, born in 2012, their second son, Mateo Messi Roccuzzo, born in 2015, followed by their third son, Ciro Messi Roccuzzo, born in 2018, and two dogs. From reports, the football icon is said to have spent $6 million (USD) renovating the property to fit his taste and love for soccer. Furthermore, the house was built at the center of the land it currently occupies. This peculiar design is why the land is split into two equal portions. One section is the entrance, which has a well-manicured green lawn and is divided into smaller sections. The driveway cuts through these sections to provide access to the mansion. One of the lawns at the entrance has a small football field where Messi enjoys playing with his children and dogs. 

The mansion is characterized by a mesmerizing exterior view with a beautiful round shape and stairs on the side. Interestingly, the house’s rooftop resembles a soccer ball, with grass on one half, solar technology on the other, and grass at the center. The rooftop is divided into six segments using white stone walls and is beautified by brown wooden terraces. 

Meanwhile, a quick look at the house’s backyard would reveal that it is adorned by a vast marble-lined pool almost the size of half a football field. 

A walk into the house would expose Messi‘s love for a classy lifestyle. The home has a spacious living room with oversized ash-grey and brown & white couches. Messi and his family often use these sofas for nap sessions. The lounge area is decorated with impressive Mediterranean motifs. Furthermore, the house is fitted with large panoramic glass windows that allow enough natural light into the house. More so, the home is equipped with an indoor gym that helps Messi and guests to keep fit.

Messi‘s terrace is another beauty to behold as it houses a grilling and dining area. The house also has porches overlooking the gardens, a dining area within the gardens, a solarium and an adjoining bar, and a basketball court, amongst other luxurious modern amenities that give the family a more than comfortable stay on the property.

The Argentina Mansion

We can find one of Messi‘s prized real estate possessions in his hometown, Rosario. The Argentine football giant owns a Riverfront house in Arroyo Seco village, Rosario, Argentina. Since this was the town that Messi grew up in, it’s unsurprising that the footballer chose to have a home here. This property is where Messi spends most of his time with his family in Argentina during the holidays and football off-season.

The house is characterized by state-of-the-art facilities and an interior decor that would leave guests with their mouths wide open. Although this property is smaller and more luxurious than his Barcelona Villa, it is still an architectural masterpiece. The home is made up of between 20 and 25 rooms, a cinema room for 40 people, a semi-Olympic field, and other modern facilities. 

According to official reports, Messi is building an impressive new home in La Fortaleza in Rosario, Argentina. This is his proposed retirement home when he finally stops playing football professionally. This retirement home is estimated to cost $5 million – $7 million (USD).

Rest Home In Florida

Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has made headlines again, but this time it’s not for his exploits on the pitch. The legendary Argentine has reportedly invested in a luxurious rest home in Florida, signaling his foray into the world of real estate beyond the realm of sports.

This venture not only demonstrates Messi‘s savvy business acumen but also his commitment to providing high-quality care and comfort to the elderly population. With his name attached to the project, the rest home will attract attention and set a new standard for luxury retirement living.

Exploring Messi’s Impressive Garage

The Argentina Captain is famous for his love for exotic and classy cars and has collected more than a few over the years. These automobile masterpieces are tucked away in the garages of his different homes. Messi‘s luxurious car collection would make anyone green with envy.

Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti ($36 million)

When it comes to using sleek cars, Lionel Messi spares no expense, and we see evidence of this in his ownership of a Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti car. This breathtaking Ferrari model, worth $36 million (USD), is the most expensive car in Messi‘s garage. 

According to reports, Messi had purchased the vehicle during an exclusive auction sale. He beat other competitors, including close rival Cristiano Ronaldo, in securing this car and ensuring it found its way to his garage. 

This Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti sits high among Messi‘s prized possessions. The vehicle, also known as “Prancing Horse of 1957”, is powered by a 4.0 L naturally aspirated V12 engine and can attain a top speed of 300 mph. 

Ferrari F340 Spyder ($164,490)

Messi‘s love for Ferrari dates back to his days at Barcelona, and we can see this through his possession of a Ferrari F340 Spyder model. He purchased this special Ferrari model for a reported fee of $164,490 (USD). The car is powered by a 4.3 L Ferrari F136 E V8 and generates 503 hp. 

Audi Trio ($231,790)

Until 2019, German automobile manufacturer Audi was one of the official sponsors of Barcelona. So, it is no surprise that Messi owns an Audi Car. According to reports, Messi has three Audi cars sitting pretty in his garage. He is the proud owner of an Audi RS6, which costs $108,000 (USD), an Audi A7, which is valued at $69,200 (USD), and an Audi Q7, which is worth $54,590 (USD). 

Pagani Zonda Tricolore ($2 million)

Over time, it has been discovered that Messi loves luxurious Italian products. This is evident through his ownership of the alluring Italian Sports Car Pagani Zonda, Tricolore edition. Messi is reported to have paid $2 million (USD) for this exotic vehicle, which is comprised of a 7.3 L V12 engine mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. 

Mercedes SLS AMG ($642,490)

Messi‘s fondness for exotic car models extends to Mercedes SLS AMG. According to reports, the Argentine footballer had purchased the vehicle for a whooping sum of $642,490 (USD). This Mercedes model comprises a 6.2 L DOHC V8 engine, which bestows the car with a brilliant performance. Undoubtedly, this is one of the most enchanting cars in Messi‘s garage.

Maserati Granturismo MC Stradale ($242,100)

Whenever Messi is at his home base in Argentina, he can be seen cruising through the streets of Buenos Aires in his spectacular Maserati Gran Turismo MC Stradale. The Inter Miami player is said to have purchased this classy car, which comes with a 4.2 L V8 engine and produces 444 bhp and 510 Nm of torque, for $242,100 (USD).

Range Rover duo ($269,500)

Messi‘s eye for luxurious SUV cars made him purchase two Range Rover models – Range Rover Vogue and Range Rover Sport. Range Rover Vogue costs the Argentine an estimated fee of $200,000 (USD), while the Range Rover Sport was purchased for $69,500 (USD). Both vehicles are a beauty to behold in Messi‘s garage.

Cadillac Escalade ($75,195)

Messi surprised everyone when he purchased an eight-seater Cadillac for $75,195 (USD). This exotic vehicle is the perfect ride for a family of five, and seeing that the Argentine is a family man, it’s a brainer why he purchased it. This Cadillac model is powered by a 420-hp V-8 engine mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. 

Lexus RX 450h and a Mini Cooper ($66,533)

According to reports, the least expensive cars in Messi‘s estate are a Lexus RX 450h and a Mini Cooper. The Lexus model is worth $46,800 (USD), while the Mini Cooper costs around $19,733 (USD).