With the 2026 FIFA World Cup underway, football fans are watching the pitch — but a July 2026 study by auto experts at Rerev looked at what many of these stars park in their garages. The research ranked the most famous players at the tournament by the estimated total value of their publicly linked car collections.
Lionel Messi tops the list with a garage worth an estimated $50 million. Cristiano Ronaldo does not hold that title, but he does own the largest fleet among World Cup stars, with around 40 vehicles. Erling Haaland stands out for a different reason: his collection makes up roughly 12% of his net worth, the highest share in the top 10.
Here are the headline findings from the study:
- Lionel Messi has the most valuable collection at $50 million
- Cristiano Ronaldo owns the biggest garage with around 40 cars
- Neymar Jr. ties Ronaldo on total value at $25 million
- Erling Haaland’s collection equals 12% of his net worth
- Son Heung-min’s LaFerrari accounts for 82% of his garage’s value
- See the full top 10 rankings table
Lionel Messi has the most valuable car collection at $50 million
Messi has the most expensive car collection in the study, estimated at $50 million across roughly 10 vehicles. The headline piece is a Ferrari 335 S Spider, a 1957 racing car valued at around $30 million on today’s collector market. That figure remains disputed in some quarters, given how rarely these cars change hands and how wide auction estimates can swing.
Against a net worth of $1.1 billion and an annual salary of roughly $140 million, Messi’s garage represents about 4.5% of his total fortune. That is a meaningful sum in absolute terms, but modest relative to his overall wealth — a pattern shared by several players near the top of the list.
For a closer look at the cars linked to the Argentine captain, see Lionel Messi’s car collection.
Cristiano Ronaldo owns the biggest garage with around 40 cars
Ronaldo ranks second on total collection value at $25 million, but he leads the study on fleet size. His garage is estimated at up to 40 vehicles, ranging from everyday sports cars to ultra-rare hypercars.
His crown jewel is the Bugatti La Voiture Noire, priced at roughly $18.6 million — the single most expensive car confirmed in any player’s collection in this research. That gives Ronaldo a notable distinction: while Messi’s garage is worth more overall, Ronaldo owns the priciest individual car among the World Cup stars surveyed.
With a net worth of $1.2 billion and an annual salary around $300 million, Ronaldo’s collection accounts for about 2.1% of his fortune. The Portuguese forward’s taste runs broad; you can browse the full list in Cristiano Ronaldo’s car collection.
Neymar Jr. ties Ronaldo on total value at $25 million
Neymar takes third place with a collection also valued at $25 million — matching Ronaldo’s total despite owning far fewer cars. The Brazilian star’s garage is estimated at around 10 luxury vehicles, led by the Lamborghini Veneno at roughly $5 million.
Against a net worth of $450 million and an annual salary of about $38 million, Neymar’s cars make up roughly 5.6% of his wealth. That is a higher share than either Messi or Ronaldo, reflecting both the size of his collection and a comparatively smaller net worth than the two players above him.
See Neymar’s car collection for the models publicly linked to the Brazilian forward.
Erling Haaland's collection equals 12% of his net worth
Haaland ranks fourth with an estimated collection worth $11.8 million spread across 13 cars. His most expensive publicly linked vehicle is the Bugatti Tourbillon, one of the brand’s newest hypercars, valued at around $4.8 million.
What sets Haaland apart in this study is proportion, not just price. His garage accounts for roughly 12% of his $100 million net worth — the highest share in the top 10. On an annual salary of about $80 million, that suggests cars play a larger role in how the Norwegian international allocates his wealth than they do for most peers at the tournament.
Son Heung-min's LaFerrari accounts for 82% of his garage's value
South Korea captain Son Heung-min rounds out the top five with a collection valued at more than $5.1 million. At the top of his garage sits a Ferrari LaFerrari in Nero Black, a model Ferrari discontinued in 2016 and estimated at around $4.2 million today.
That single car accounts for roughly 82% of his entire collection’s estimated value. Son earns about $11 million per year, meaning his car portfolio is worth nearly half his annual salary. Against a $100 million net worth, the collection represents about 5.1% of his fortune.
What the data says about brand and league trends
Automotive industry experts from Rerev commented on the broader patterns in the study:
Ferrari is clearly the go-to for players who want the most valuable car in their garage. Three of the top five priciest vehicles in the study are Ferraris, with Bugatti close behind as the other brand that keeps appearing at this level. It’s also worth noting that Premier League players tend to have bigger collections than players from other leagues. And this makes sense given that it is the highest-paying league in world football by a significant margin.
Ferrari appears in the top car for six of the ten players ranked. Bugatti supplies the two most expensive individual vehicles (Ronaldo’s La Voiture Noire and Haaland’s Tourbillon). Among the top five, four currently play or recently played in the Premier League.
Full top 10 rankings
The remaining players in the top 10 show a mix of supercar taste and more restrained garages relative to their earnings:
Mohamed Salah ($3.1 million) — The Egyptian forward’s most valuable publicly linked car is a McLaren 765LT Spider worth around $1 million. His collection is about 2.2% of a $140 million net worth.
Kylian Mbappé ($2.3 million) — France’s star leads with a Ferrari SF90 estimated at roughly $510,000. At 0.92% of net worth, his garage is the smallest proportional share in the top 10 despite a $95 million annual salary.
Lamine Yamal ($1.5 million) — The Barcelona youngster’s top car is a Ferrari 296 GTB (~$390,000). His collection equals 10% of his $15 million net worth, second only to Haaland by that measure.
Ousmane Dembélé ($1.41 million) — The French winger’s priciest linked vehicle is a Bentley Bentayga Mansory at around $550,000.
Virgil van Dijk ($1.25 million) — The Netherlands captain’s most valuable car is a Ferrari 488 Spider (~$295,000), accounting for a 2.5% share of his $50 million net worth.
| Player | Est. collection value | Most expensive vehicle | Net worth | Collection vs net worth | Annual salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel Messi | $50,000,000 | Ferrari 335 S Spider (~$30M, disputed) | $1,100,000,000 | 4.55% | $140,000,000 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | $25,000,000 | Bugatti La Voiture Noire (~$18.6M) | $1,200,000,000 | 2.08% | $300,000,000 |
| Neymar Jr. | $25,000,000 | Lamborghini Veneno (~$5M) | $450,000,000 | 5.56% | $38,000,000 |
| Erling Haaland | $11,800,000 | Bugatti Tourbillon (~$4.8M) | $100,000,000 | 11.80% | $80,000,000 |
| Son Heung-min | $5,130,000 | Ferrari LaFerrari Nero Black (~$4.2M) | $100,000,000 | 5.13% | $11,000,000 |
| Mohamed Salah | $3,100,000 | McLaren 765LT Spider (~$1M) | $140,000,000 | 2.21% | $55,000,000 |
| Kylian Mbappé | $2,300,000 | Ferrari SF90 (~$510k) | $250,000,000 | 0.92% | $95,000,000 |
| Lamine Yamal | $1,500,000 | Ferrari 296 GTB (~$390k) | $15,000,000 | 10.00% | $43,000,000 |
| Ousmane Dembélé | $1,410,000 | Bentley Bentayga Mansory (~$550k) | $65,000,000 | 2.17% | $28,000,000 |
| Virgil van Dijk | $1,250,000 | Ferrari 488 Spider (~$295k) | $50,000,000 | 2.50% | $18,200,000 |
Methodology
This July 2026 study by Rerev examined the car collections of the most famous stars at the 2026 World Cup. Researchers tracked which vehicles are publicly linked to each player through media reports, interviews, and official records, then estimated what each car would sell for on the market today. Players were ranked by the total value of their collection.
For additional context, the report also included each player’s estimated net worth and annual income. Collection value as a percentage of net worth was calculated from those figures.
Vehicle valuations reflect current market estimates and can vary with condition, provenance, and how rarely a model trades at auction. Figures for ultra-rare cars — such as Messi’s Ferrari 335 S Spider — should be read as informed estimates rather than confirmed transaction prices.
Why you can trust Rerev’s research on celebrity car collections: our researchers gather data from verified news sources and social media platforms, then cross-check models and values before publishing. Find out more about our research methodology.