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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Lionel Messi: Net Worth 2024, Personal Life, Career, and Endorsements</b></h2>
Today's generation categorizes Lionel Messi in a bracket that is beyond elite. The Argentine World Cup winner just turned 36 in June. Currently, with Inter Miami, Messi is on a mission to become the new face of soccer in America similar to <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo" target="_self" rel="noopener">Cristiano </a>Ronaldo's potential impact in Saudi Arabia. It's reported that he preferred to join Inter Miami over the likes of moving to Saudi.

Last December, he finally managed to win the FIFA World Cup with Argentina. In the famous words of Peter Drury, "<em>Scaloni will be fated, Messi will be sainted." </em>While everybody thought it was his last, it might just not be the case. With the USA as one of the host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the soccer veteran might surely hang around in the game for a bit longer.

[caption id="attachment_1400813" align="aligncenter" width="1696"]<img class="wp-image-1400813 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-12-18T205509Z_942384203_UP1EICI1I88MZ_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-ARG-FRA-REPORT.jpg" alt="Lionel Messi" width="1696" height="1200" /> Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 - Final - Argentina v France - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates during the trophy presentation after winning the World Cup REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY[/caption]
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's net worth in 2024</h2>
Lionel Messi's current net worth in 2024 is $650 million. At Inter Miami, the Argentine soccer legend has signed a four-year contract worth $55 million. This contract had made him the highest-earning player in the MLS by far. It is also important to note that he rejected a $400 million+ Saudi Pro League offer compared to the Inter Miami one. Surprisingly, he still has a connection to Saudi.

In early 2021, he inked a $25 million deal and became the ambassador of the country. Apart from that, the Argentine also cashes out a huge pay cheque every year through his endorsements. In the past, he has endorsed several renowned brands like Jacob and Co., OrCam, Pepsi, Budweiser, Air Europa, Mastercard, Byjus, and many more.

He had originally signed with NIKE when he was 14 but later switched to Adidas. Currently, he is on a lifetime deal with the brand with his own sub-brand Adidas Messi. In recent times, he's been promoting his own store namely 'The Messi Store' a lot on social media.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's early life and his family</h2>
On June 24, 1987, Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini gave birth to Lionel Messi. Out of four children, the soccer legend was third. He reportedly developed an interest in the game at a very young age. At the age of 4, his father started coaching him at a local club namely Grandoli. But his earliest influence was his maternal grandmother, who accompanied him for training at matches.

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That is why he celebrates many of his goals by pointing towards the sky to date, in tribute to his grandmother. At the age of six, he joined Newell's Old Boys. During his six-year tenure at the club, he scored almost 500 goals. At such a young age, he had become a fan favorite and also untouchable. But his soccer career was seemingly in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency.

He then started receiving growth hormone treatment, but the medical bills were rapidly piling up. His father had to reportedly shell out at least $1000 per month. In an attempt to look for a medical sponsor and a new soccer club, Messi's family relied on some of their relatives who lived in Catalonia. And the rest is history.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi and his feat at FC Barcelona</h2>
Initially, FC Barcelona refused to sign him because of his age and also because he was foreign. But in December 2000, the club showed their commitment toward the player with the famous paper napkin. His family relocated to Barcelona and Messi joined the U14 team. Unsurprisingly, he excelled quickly. He scored 21 goals in just 14 games with the U14s and climbed up the ladder in his club career.

At the age of 17, he officially made his debut for the club's senior team. It was during the 2004-05 season. He became the youngest-ever official player and goal scorer in La Liga. In the next year, he won the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona. In 2008, he finished second behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d'Or voting list. The following season saw him and his club win their first treble.

[caption id="attachment_1729371" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1729371 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0004516641h-1.jpg" alt="Lionel Messi Thierry Henry" width="1920" height="1280" /> Thierry Henry li. und Lionel Messi beide FC Barcelona feiern den Gewinn der Champions League 2008/2009 - PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY - NOxONLINExUSE[/caption]

UnderÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/pep-guardiola/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Pep Guardiola</a>, he scored 38 goals throughout the iconic 2008-09 season. After that, he simply repeated those audacious numbers every season. In the 2011-12 season, he was banging in goals for fun after he shockingly broke Gerd Muller's 39-year-old record. He scored 73 goals in all competitions. Here are some of Messi's noteworthy achievements during his long tenure at FC Barcelona.

<strong>With FC Barcelona</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>La Liga: 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19</li>
 	<li>Copa del Rey: 2008-09, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2020-21</li>
 	<li>UEFA Champions League: 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15</li>
</ul>
<strong>Individual</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>FC Barcelona's all-time top scorer: 672 goals</li>
 	<li>Top goal scorer in El Classico: 26</li>
 	<li>Most games played as an FC Barcelona player: 778</li>
 	<li>Most goals in a La Liga season: 50</li>
</ul>
<strong>Messi's goals with Barcelona</strong>
<table style="width: 23.8264%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%"><strong>Season</strong></td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%"><strong>Games</strong></td>
<td style="width: 106.647%"><strong>Goals</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2004-05</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">9</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2005-06</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">25</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2006-07</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">36</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2007-08</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">40</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2008-09</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">51</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2009-10</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">53</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2010-11</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">55</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2011-12</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">60</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">73</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2012-13</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">50</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">60</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2013-14</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">46</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2014-15</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">57</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">58</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2015-16</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">49</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2016-17</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">52</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">54</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2017-18</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">54</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2018-19</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">50</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2019-20</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">44</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%">2020-21</td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%">47</td>
<td style="width: 106.647%">38</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25.929%"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 22.5953%"><strong>778</strong></td>
<td style="width: 106.647%"><strong>672</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's other club team career</h2>
Due to several financial constraints for FC Barcelona, the club had to let Lionel Messi leave. A teary-eyed Messi then joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 to play alongside Kylian MbappÃ©Â andÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/neymar/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Neymar Jr</a>. The soccer legend signed a two-year deal with the club until June 23 with an additional extension. Messi chose to wear No. 30 at his new club. Messi's career at PSG was honestly very quiet.

[caption id="attachment_1547372" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1547372 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1024433759h.jpg" alt="Lionel Messi" width="1920" height="1275" /> Attitude - Joie de Lionel Leo Messi 30 - PSG - FOOTBALL : PSG vs Lille - Ligue 1 - 19/02/2023 FedericoPestellini/Panoramic PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxITAxBEL[/caption]

More than appreciation, he ended up leaving the club on not-so-good terms. But he did have a few good moments in France. In August 2022, he provided a long-range assist for Mbappe in the starting eight seconds of the game. That became Ligue 1's second-fastest second goal ever. He ended his PSG career with 32 goals and 35 assists in 75 games initially under Pochettino and then Galtier. Here are his achievements with the club.

<strong>Honors</strong>
<ul>
 	<li>Ligue 1: 2021-22, 2022-23</li>
 	<li>Trophee des Champions: 2022</li>
</ul>
<strong>Messi's Goals with PSG</strong>
<table style="width: 18.8543%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%"><strong>Season</strong></td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%"><strong>Games</strong></td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%"><strong>Goals</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%">2022-23</td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%">41</td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%">21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%">2021-22</td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%">34</td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%">11</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 50%"><strong>Total</strong></td>
<td style="width: 40.8998%"><strong>75</strong></td>
<td style="width: 21.0526%"><strong>32</strong></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
After leaving Paris Saint-Germain for free, he joinedÂ <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/david-beckham/">David Beckham's</a>Â MLS side. He signed a four-year deal at the club worth $55 million per season. Messi has now become the highest earner of the MLS, miles ahead of Xherdan Shaqiri. Also, he has signed quite a unique contract with Inter Miami. Along with his basic wage, the World Cup winner will also earn commission from Apple (MLS Season Pass) and Adidas.

<strong>Honors</strong>

Leagues Cup- 2022-23

<strong>Messi's Goals with Inter Miami</strong>
<table style="width: 20.0686%">
<thead>
<tr>
<th style="width: 29.9193%">Season</th>
<th style="width: 32.8637%">Games</th>
<th style="width: 95.3883%">Goals</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 29.9193%">2023</td>
<td style="width: 32.8637%">13</td>
<td style="width: 95.3883%">11</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's national team career and journey to the 2022 World Cup</h2>
Despite his success in Spain, Lionel Messi decided to represent Argentina. Spanish soccer officials reportedly tried to convince him as he had dual nationality but he refused. He represented his country's senior national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Further, he won a gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Germany ended Messi's dream of winning the World Cup in 2010 and 2014.

Nonetheless, he still managed to win the Golden Ball at the 2014 World Cup. But the thirst and the desire remained. In 2016, he scored his 55 goal for the country breaking Gabriel Batistuta's record. After a third consecutive final loss in the Copa America, Messi decided to draw the curtains over his international career. But he made a comeback to the team two months later.

But his country's situation at international tournaments still didn't get better. France eliminated Argentina from the 2018 World Cup and they returned home with a third-place finish in the 2019 Copa America. But there was a sudden turn in their fate after that. It seemed like the Argentine squad had pretty much made up their mind about their short-term goals.

Messi won the Copa America in 2021 and then won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina. Despite his age, he was an ever-shinning presence on the field for his country. He scored two vital goals during the nail-biting World Cup final. Despite retirement rumors, he continues to represent his national team. Recently, he reached 100 international goals, becoming only the third player to ever do so. In total, he scored 106. After a stunning World Cup victory, Messi claimed his record-breaking 8th Ballon d'Or.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">All the off-field awards won by Lionel Messi</h2>
Ballon d'Or: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023

FIFA The Best Award: 2019, 2022, 2023

European Golden Shoe: 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19

FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2014, 2022

UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award: 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15

Pichichi Trophy: 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21

MVP La Liga: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19

Laureus World Sports Awards: 2020, 2023

Argentine Footballer of the Year: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Champions Top Scorer: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2018-19

Bravo Award: 2007

FIFA FIFPro: 2006

Golden Boy: 2005

MVP Copa America: 2015, 2021

Onze d'Or: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2018
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's wife and kids</h2>
Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo have known each other since childhood. Several sources suggest that he has known her since the age of 5. He reportedly fell in love with her at the age of just 9. He knew her because she was Lucas Scaglia's cousin, who was his childhood friend. Despite knowing each other for years, they only went official with their relationship in 2009.

After dating for about nine years, Messi and Roccuzzo decided to tie the knot. The grand wedding ceremony took place on June 30, 2017, in Rosario. The power couple has three sons. <span style="font-weight: 400">They welcomed their first son, Thiago, in 2012</span>, followed by Mateo in 2015, and Ciro in 2018. Apart from that, Messi has always cherished his family roots in Rosario.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center">Lionel Messi's foundations and charity</h2>
Lionel Messi has been involved in charitable efforts aimed at vulnerable children. His commitment stems from the medical difficulties he faced in his childhood. Since 2004, he has contributed his time and finances to UNICEF. The organization has a strong association with FC Barcelona. He has even served as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since his appointment in March 2010.

Further, he reportedly donated more than a million during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, Messi donated three signed shirts to a Chinese pharmaceutical firm. That helped them secure 50,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Apart from that, Messi has also founded his charitable organization, the Leo Messi Foundation, which supports access to health care, education, and sports for children.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact Lionel Messi?</h2>
<a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/@LeoMessi/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://messi.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/info@messi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Email</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Name</td>
<td>Lionel Andres Messi</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Born</td>
<td>24 June 1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Place of Birth</td>
<td>Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Argentine, Spanish, Italian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Education</td>
<td>NA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Parents</td>
<td>Jorge Messi, Celia Cuccittini</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Height</td>
<td>1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight</td>
<td>72kg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Wife</td>
<td>Antonela Roccuzzo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kids</td>
<td>Thiago, Mateo, Ciro</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Social Media</td>
<td><a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.facebook.com/leomessi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.youtube.com/@LeoMessi/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://messi.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>,Â <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/info@messi.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Email</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Lionel Messi: Net Worth 2024, Personal Life, Career, and Endorsements Today&#8217;s generation categorizes Lionel Messi in a bracket that is beyond elite. The Argentine World Cup winner just turned 36 in June. Currently, with Inter Miami, Messi is on a mission to become the new face of soccer in America similar to Cristiano Ronaldo&#8217;s potential impact in Saudi Arabia. It&#8217;s reported that he preferred to join Inter Miami over the likes of moving to Saudi. Last December, he finally managed to win the FIFA World Cup with Argentina. In the famous words of Peter Drury, &#8220;Scaloni will be fated, Messi will be sainted.&#8221; While everybody thought it was his last, it might just not be the case. With the USA as one of the host nations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the soccer veteran might surely hang around in the game for a bit longer. Soccer Football &#8211; FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 &#8211; Final &#8211; Argentina v France &#8211; Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar &#8211; December 18, 2022 Argentina&#8217;s Lionel Messi celebrates during the trophy presentation after winning the World Cup REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Lionel Messi&#8217;s net worth in 2024 Lionel Messi&#8217;s current net worth in 2024 is $650 million. At Inter Miami, the Argentine soccer legend has signed a four-year contract worth $55 million. This contract had made him the highest-earning player in the MLS by far. It is also important to note that he rejected a $400 million+ Saudi Pro League offer compared to the Inter Miami one. Surprisingly, he still has a connection to Saudi. In early 2021, he inked a $25 million deal and became the ambassador of the country. Apart from that, the Argentine also cashes out a huge pay cheque every year through his endorsements. In the past, he has endorsed several renowned brands like Jacob and Co., OrCam, Pepsi, Budweiser, Air Europa, Mastercard, Byjus, and many more. He had originally signed with NIKE when he was 14 but later switched to Adidas. Currently, he is on a lifetime deal with the brand with his own sub-brand Adidas Messi. In recent times, he&#8217;s been promoting his own store namely &#8216;The Messi Store&#8217; a lot on social media. Lionel Messi&#8217;s early life and his family On June 24, 1987, Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini gave birth to Lionel Messi. Out of four children, the soccer legend was third. He reportedly developed an interest in the game at a very young age. At the age of 4, his father started coaching him at a local club namely Grandoli. But his earliest influence was his maternal grandmother, who accompanied him for training at matches. Soccer Football &#8211; The Ballon d&#8217;Or Awards &#8211; Theatre du Chatelet, Paris, France &#8211; November 29, 2021 Paris St Germain&#8217;s Lionel Messi with his wife Antonella Roccuzzo and their sons before the awards REUTERS/Benoit Tessier That is why he celebrates many of his goals by pointing towards the sky to date, in tribute to his grandmother. At the age of six, he joined Newell&#8217;s Old Boys. During his six-year tenure at the club, he scored almost 500 goals. At such a young age, he had become a fan favorite and also untouchable. But his soccer career was seemingly in jeopardy after he was diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency. He then started receiving growth hormone treatment, but the medical bills were rapidly piling up. His father had to reportedly shell out at least $1000 per month. In an attempt to look for a medical sponsor and a new soccer club, Messi&#8217;s family relied on some of their relatives who lived in Catalonia. And the rest is history. Lionel Messi and his feat at FC Barcelona Initially, FC Barcelona refused to sign him because of his age and also because he was foreign. But in December 2000, the club showed their commitment toward the player with the famous paper napkin. His family relocated to Barcelona and Messi joined the U14 team. Unsurprisingly, he excelled quickly. He scored 21 goals in just 14 games with the U14s and climbed up the ladder in his club career. At the age of 17, he officially made his debut for the club&#8217;s senior team. It was during the 2004-05 season. He became the youngest-ever official player and goal scorer in La Liga. In the next year, he won the UEFA Champions League with Barcelona. In 2008, he finished second behind Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d&#8217;Or voting list. The following season saw him and his club win their first treble. Thierry Henry li. und Lionel Messi beide FC Barcelona feiern den Gewinn der Champions League 2008/2009 &#8211; PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY &#8211; NOxONLINExUSE UnderÂ Pep Guardiola, he scored 38 goals throughout the iconic 2008-09 season. After that, he simply repeated those audacious numbers every season. In the 2011-12 season, he was banging in goals for fun after he shockingly broke Gerd Muller&#8217;s 39-year-old record. He scored 73 goals in all competitions. Here are some of Messi&#8217;s noteworthy achievements during his long tenure at FC Barcelona. With FC Barcelona La Liga: 2004-05, 2005-06, 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-19 Copa del Rey: 2008-09, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2020-21 UEFA Champions League: 2005-06, 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15 Individual FC Barcelona&#8217;s all-time top scorer: 672 goals Top goal scorer in El Classico: 26 Most games played as an FC Barcelona player: 778 Most goals in a La Liga season: 50 Messi&#8217;s goals with Barcelona  Season Games Goals  2004-05 9 1  2005-06 25 8  2006-07 36 17  2007-08 40 16  2008-09 51 38  2009-10 53 47  2010-11 55 53  2011-12 60 73  2012-13 50 60  2013-14 46 41  2014-15 57 58  2015-16 49 41  2016-17 52 54  2017-18 54 45  2018-19 50 51  2019-20 44 31  2020-21 47 38  Total 778 672  Lionel Messi&#8217;s other club team career Due to several financial constraints for FC Barcelona, the club had to let Lionel Messi leave. A teary-eyed Messi then joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2021 to play alongside Kylian MbappÃ©Â andÂ Neymar Jr. The soccer legend signed a two-year deal with the club until June 23 with an additional extension. Messi chose to wear No. 30 at his new club. Messi&#8217;s career at PSG was honestly very quiet. Attitude &#8211; Joie de Lionel Leo Messi 30 &#8211; PSG &#8211; FOOTBALL : PSG vs Lille &#8211; Ligue 1 &#8211; 19/02/2023 FedericoPestellini/Panoramic PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxFRAxITAxBEL More than appreciation, he ended up leaving the club on not-so-good terms. But he did have a few good moments in France. In August 2022, he provided a long-range assist for Mbappe in the starting eight seconds of the game. That became Ligue 1&#8217;s second-fastest second goal ever. He ended his PSG career with 32 goals and 35 assists in 75 games initially under Pochettino and then Galtier. Here are his achievements with the club. Honors Ligue 1: 2021-22, 2022-23 Trophee des Champions: 2022 Messi&#8217;s Goals with PSG  Season Games Goals  2022-23 41 21  2021-22 34 11  Total 75 32  After leaving Paris Saint-Germain for free, he joinedÂ David Beckham&#8217;sÂ MLS side. He signed a four-year deal at the club worth $55 million per season. Messi has now become the highest earner of the MLS, miles ahead of Xherdan Shaqiri. Also, he has signed quite a unique contract with Inter Miami. Along with his basic wage, the World Cup winner will also earn commission from Apple (MLS Season Pass) and Adidas. Honors Leagues Cup- 2022-23 Messi&#8217;s Goals with Inter Miami  Season Games Goals   2023 13 11  Lionel Messi&#8217;s national team career and journey to the 2022 World Cup Despite his success in Spain, Lionel Messi decided to represent Argentina. Spanish soccer officials reportedly tried to convince him as he had dual nationality but he refused. He represented his country&#8217;s senior national team in the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Further, he won a gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Meanwhile, Germany ended Messi&#8217;s dream of winning the World Cup in 2010 and 2014. Nonetheless, he still managed to win the Golden Ball at the 2014 World Cup. But the thirst and the desire remained. In 2016, he scored his 55 goal for the country breaking Gabriel Batistuta&#8217;s record. After a third consecutive final loss in the Copa America, Messi decided to draw the curtains over his international career. But he made a comeback to the team two months later. But his country&#8217;s situation at international tournaments still didn&#8217;t get better. France eliminated Argentina from the 2018 World Cup and they returned home with a third-place finish in the 2019 Copa America. But there was a sudden turn in their fate after that. It seemed like the Argentine squad had pretty much made up their mind about their short-term goals. Messi won the Copa America in 2021 and then won the 2022 FIFA World Cup with Argentina. Despite his age, he was an ever-shinning presence on the field for his country. He scored two vital goals during the nail-biting World Cup final. Despite retirement rumors, he continues to represent his national team. Recently, he reached 100 international goals, becoming only the third player to ever do so. In total, he scored 106. After a stunning World Cup victory, Messi claimed his record-breaking 8th Ballon d&#8217;Or. All the off-field awards won by Lionel Messi Ballon d&#8217;Or: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023 FIFA The Best Award: 2019, 2022, 2023 European Golden Shoe: 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 FIFA World Cup Golden Ball: 2014, 2022 UEFA Men&#8217;s Player of the Year Award: 2008-09, 2010-11, 2014-15 Pichichi Trophy: 2009-10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21 MVP La Liga: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2014-15, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19 Laureus World Sports Awards: 2020, 2023 Argentine Footballer of the Year: 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Champions Top Scorer: 2008-09, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2014-15, 2018-19 Bravo Award: 2007 FIFA FIFPro: 2006 Golden Boy: 2005 MVP Copa America: 2015, 2021 Onze d&#8217;Or: 2009, 2011, 2012, 2018 Lionel Messi&#8217;s wife and kids Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo have known each other since childhood. Several sources suggest that he has known her since the age of 5. He reportedly fell in love with her at the age of just 9. He knew her because she was Lucas Scaglia&#8217;s cousin, who was his childhood friend. Despite knowing each other for years, they only went official with their relationship in 2009. After dating for about nine years, Messi and Roccuzzo decided to tie the knot. The grand wedding ceremony took place on June 30, 2017, in Rosario. The power couple has three sons. They welcomed their first son, Thiago, in 2012, followed by Mateo in 2015, and Ciro in 2018. Apart from that, Messi has always cherished his family roots in Rosario. Lionel Messi&#8217;s foundations and charity Lionel Messi has been involved in charitable efforts aimed at vulnerable children. His commitment stems from the medical difficulties he faced in his childhood. Since 2004, he has contributed his time and finances to UNICEF. The organization has a strong association with FC Barcelona. He has even served as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since his appointment in March 2010. Further, he reportedly donated more than a million during the COVID-19 pandemic. Further, Messi donated three signed shirts to a Chinese pharmaceutical firm. That helped them secure 50,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Apart from that, Messi has also founded his charitable organization, the Leo Messi Foundation, which supports access to health care, education, and sports for children. How to contact Lionel Messi? Instagram,Â Facebook,Â YouTube,Â Website,Â Email  Name Lionel Andres Messi  Born 24 June 1987  Place of Birth Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina  Nationality Argentine, Spanish, Italian  Education NA  Parents Jorge Messi, Celia Cuccittini  Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)  Weight 72kg  Wife Antonela Roccuzzo  Kids Thiago, Mateo, Ciro  Social Media Instagram,Â Facebook,Â YouTube,Â Website,Â Email

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<h2>Luis Suarez: Net Worth 2024, Family, Career, and Endorsements</h2>
<strong>Luis Alberto Suarez Diaz,</strong> known to the soccer world as Luis Suarez, stands tall as one of the most lethal strikers ever to grace soccer. His goal-scoring prowess has been evident in every team he has played for, whether in South America or Europe.

With an impressive tally of over 550 goals, Suarez is among the esteemed ranks of <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong></a>, Robert Lewandowski, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Lionel Messi</strong></a>, who have also achieved this milestone. Currently plying his trade for the MLS side Inter Miami alongside his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi, Suarez's senior career spans over 18 years.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Luis Suarez: 2024 Net worth, salary, and endorsements</strong></h2>
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Suarez's net worth in 2023 stood at an impressive $75 Million. As he continues his impressive stint in Inter Miami, his wealth is slated for an uphill ride in 2024. The bulk of this wealth stems from his illustrious soccer career, which has seen him sign lucrative contracts with some of the top European clubs, including Liverpool, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. In addition to his on-field success, Suarez has enjoyed numerous endorsement deals.

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He has partnered with major brands such as Puma, Adidas, and Pepsi. Additional endorsement deals have been inked with companies like Abitab, ANTEL, CablevisiÃ³n, MyBrand, Hawker, Tronsmart, Beats by Dre, Tourism Malaysia, GOME, and 888poker.

At present, Suarez's salary at Inter Miami is nothing to scoff at as he had to agree to a pay cut. With a new contract signed on 22 December 2023, he is rumored to earn a base salary of $200,000 annually. However, this figure does not encompass any additional benefits or win bonuses, which could potentially see the striker's earnings reach multimillion-dollar levels.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Luis Suarez's early life and family</h2>
Luis Suarez was born on 24th January 1987 in the small town of Salto in Uruguay. He is the fourth child among seven siblings of Rodolfo Suarez and Sandra Diaz. He has 4 brothers and 2 sisters named, Paolo, Maximiliano, Diego, Giovanna, Leticia, and Facundo.

Suarez's early years were marked by a deep passion for soccer. This is clear in the way he played Â he played youth football at Sportivo Artigas when he was less than 7 years old. His parents even allowed him to skip school to attend soccer practices. When Suarez was just seven years old, his parents decided to move to Montevideo, and then played soccer for Urreta.

It was during this time that Suarez faced a major setback in the form of a foot injury caused by a car accident. Despite the physical setback, he continued and at the age of 14, further joining the youth club of Uruguayan club Nacional and ultimately became known to the generation asÂ  'El Pistolero'.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Luis Suarez's club career</h2>
At the age of 18, Suarez made his senior club debut for Nacional in the Copa Libertadores. He then helped Nacional win the Uruguayan league title before attracting the attention of Dutch club Groningen's scouts. In 2006, Suarez moved to Europe.

Despite facing difficulties due to the language barrier and disciplinary actions, Suarez's goal-scoring prowess shone through.Â He scored 15 goals in his first season, attracting the attention of Ajax. Groningen initially rejected Ajax's offer of $4.8 million, but after increasing the offer to $8.3 million, Suarez finally made the move to the Dutch giants.
<h4><strong>Ajax</strong></h4>
Suarez's time at Ajax proved to be his first big breakthrough. During his first season at the club, he scored an impressive 22 goals across all competitions and increased this number to 28 goals scored in the next season. The 2009-2010 season was Suarez's best yet, as he scored a remarkable 35 goals and became the top scorer of the Eredivisie.

During the 2010-2011 season, he made his Champions League debut and scored his 100th career goal. But shortly after this milestone, Suarez found himself in hot water when he bit PSV's Otman Bakkal during a match. This led to a seven-match suspension and tarnished his reputation. During his suspension, Ajax decided to trade Suarez to Liverpool in the January transfer window of 2011.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-2417523 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/F_jvhtoXoAIfLnL.jpg" alt="" width="2048" height="1366" />
<h4><strong>Liverpool</strong></h4>
Suarez's journey in England began on 28 January 2011 when he signed for Liverpool in a deal worth around $29.4 million. However, In his first half-season and the following year, Suarez struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only 15 goals in the Premier League. Moreover, this time was marred by controversy when he faced an eight-match suspension for racially abusing <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/football/premier-league-2021-22/manchester-united/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Manchester United</strong></a>'s Patrice Evra during a match.

Following all this, Suarez proved his mettle in the 2012-13 season, emerging as the second-highest scorer in the Premier League with 23 goals. Also, in the subsequent 2013-14 season, Suarez shattered Robbie Fowler's club record by scoring 31 goals in the Premier League, earning him the European Golden Shoe alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.
<h4><strong>Barcelona</strong></h4>
After leaving Liverpool, in July 2014, Luis Suarez signed for the Spanish giants Barcelona in a deal worth a whopping $91.4 million. During the first El Clasico of the 2014-15 season, Suarez made his Barca debut and thus marked the beginning of the legendary trio known as MSN(Messi, Suarez, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/neymar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Neymar</strong></a>).

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-2439009 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/WhatsApp-Image-2023-12-09-at-3.53.06-PM.jpeg" alt="" width="1080" height="642" />

In his debut season at Barcelona, Suarez scored a staggering 45 goals across all competitions and played a crucial role in helping the team secure the treble. The following season witnessed the continuation of MSN's dominance, with Barcelona claiming both La Liga and the Copa del Rey titles. Suarez, himself clinched his second European Golden Shoe, alongside winning his first Pichichi Trophy with 40 goals in La Liga.

Suarez's exceptional performances continued as he played a pivotal role in Barcelona's third consecutive victory in the Copa del Rey in 2016-17 and a domestic double in 2017-18. However, this season also marked the end of the MSN era, as Neymar departed for Paris Saint-Germain.

During the 2018/19 season, Suarez scored 23 goals across all competitions and won the La Liga. Unfortunately, the following season proved to be challenging for both Luis Suarez and Barcelona as they failed to secure any major trophies. This marked his final chapter with the esteemed Catalan Giants.

In the 2020-21 season, Luis Suarez made his move to Atletico Madrid, where he immediately made an impact. In his debut season, he led the team to victory in La Liga and emerged as the club's top goalscorer with an impressive tally of 21 goals. The following season marked his final chapter in European soccer, as he returned to his first club Nacional in July 2022. Once again, Suarez guided his team to win the Uruguayan League championship title.

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<h3>Gremio</h3>
Shortly after, in December, he joined Brazilian side Gremio and continued to display his scoring prowess by netting 26 goals in 53 matches. Notably, SuÃ¡rez's outstanding performances earned him recognition as the Best Player of the Brasileirao Serie A.
<h3>Inter Miami</h3>
Luis Suarez's run at Germio although phenomenal came to an end pretty quickly as the 36-year-old signed a one-year contract with MLS side Inter Miami. By doing so, the player has for the second time joined forces with Lionel Messi to probably write history on football fields once again. Despite being fairly new to the club, Suarez seems to already be adjusting well at the club as he has marked a total of 83 goals within three and a half seasons with the club.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Luis Suarez's international career</h2>
Luis Suarez's international career with Uruguay has been truly remarkable. Having scored 68 goals in 138 matches, he holds the record for the most goals scored by an Uruguayan player. He made his senior international debut on February 8, 2007, in a match against Colombia. His first major tournament was the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he impressively scored three goals and helped Uruguay secure a third-place finish.

The following year, Uruguay won the Copa America, with Suarez playing a prominent role, earning the title of MVP thanks to his four goals and two assists. However, it was during the 2014 World Cup that The Uruguayan striker found himself embroiled in controversy after biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini's shoulder. As a result, he received a nine-match ban from international play. Following this incident, Suarez has since represented Uruguay in two additional World Cups and three Copa America tournaments.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Luis Suarez's wife and kids</strong></h2>
Luis SuÃ¡rez is married to Uruguayan model and businesswoman SofÃ­a Balbi. The couple's love story dates back to 2003 when they first crossed paths. Balbi was 13 years old at the time, while Suarez was 16 and working as a cleaner. Two years later, Balbi moved to Spain, yet the couple's strong bond remained intact. Sofia Balbi throughout Suarez's long and adventurous career, has been a mantle of support.Â  While many recognize her as Suarez's wife she is a star in her own right. The Uruguayan model is a social media star with an estimated net worth of $4-$7 Millions.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-2317949 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Luis-Suarez-and-his-family.jpg" alt="Luis Suarez" width="1280" height="720" />

Since their marriage in 2009, Suarez and Balbi have had three kids. Delfina Suarez, their first child, joined the family in 2010. Three years later, Benjamin Suarez arrived, bringing even more joy. In 2018, the couple welcomed their youngest child, Lauti Suarez, completing their picture-perfect family.
<table>
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<td><b>Name</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Luis Alberto Suarez Diaz (Luis Suarez)</span></td>
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<td><b>Born</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">24th January 1987Â </span></td>
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<td><b>Place of Birth</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Salto, Uruguay</span></td>
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<tr>
<td><b>Net Worth</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">$70 million</span></td>
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<td><b>Parents</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Rodolfo Suarez and Sandra Diaz</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Height</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)</span></td>
</tr>
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<td><b>Weight</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">183 lbs (83 kg)</span></td>
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<td><b>Wife</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">SofÃ­a Balbi</span></td>
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<td><b>Kids</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Delfina, Benjamin, Lauti</span></td>
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<td><b>Social Media</b></td>
<td><a href="https://www.instagram.com/luissuarez9/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LuisSuarez9/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/LuisSuarez9" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">X</span></a></td>
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Luis Suarez

Luis Suarez: Net Worth 2024, Family, Career, and Endorsements Luis Alberto Suarez Diaz, known to the soccer world as Luis Suarez, stands tall as one of the most lethal strikers ever to grace soccer. His goal-scoring prowess has been evident in every team he has played for, whether in South America or Europe. With an impressive tally of over 550 goals, Suarez is among the esteemed ranks of Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski, and Lionel Messi, who have also achieved this milestone. Currently plying his trade for the MLS side Inter Miami alongside his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi, Suarez&#8217;s senior career spans over 18 years. Â Luis Suarez: 2024 Net worth, salary, and endorsements According to Celebrity Net Worth, Suarez&#8217;s net worth in 2023 stood at an impressive $75 Million. As he continues his impressive stint in Inter Miami, his wealth is slated for an uphill ride in 2024. The bulk of this wealth stems from his illustrious soccer career, which has seen him sign lucrative contracts with some of the top European clubs, including Liverpool, Barcelona, and Atletico Madrid. In addition to his on-field success, Suarez has enjoyed numerous endorsement deals. Soccer Football &#8211; Gremio&#8217;s Luis Suarez Farewell &#8211; Aeropuerto Internacional Salgado Filho, Porto Alegre, Brazil &#8211; December 8, 2023 Luis Suarez waves to the fans outside the airport REUTERS/Diego Vara He has partnered with major brands such as Puma, Adidas, and Pepsi. Additional endorsement deals have been inked with companies like Abitab, ANTEL, CablevisiÃ³n, MyBrand, Hawker, Tronsmart, Beats by Dre, Tourism Malaysia, GOME, and 888poker. At present, Suarez&#8217;s salary at Inter Miami is nothing to scoff at as he had to agree to a pay cut. With a new contract signed on 22 December 2023, he is rumored to earn a base salary of $200,000 annually. However, this figure does not encompass any additional benefits or win bonuses, which could potentially see the striker&#8217;s earnings reach multimillion-dollar levels. Luis Suarez&#8217;s early life and family Luis Suarez was born on 24th January 1987 in the small town of Salto in Uruguay. He is the fourth child among seven siblings of Rodolfo Suarez and Sandra Diaz. He has 4 brothers and 2 sisters named, Paolo, Maximiliano, Diego, Giovanna, Leticia, and Facundo. Suarez&#8217;s early years were marked by a deep passion for soccer. This is clear in the way he played Â he played youth football at Sportivo Artigas when he was less than 7 years old. His parents even allowed him to skip school to attend soccer practices. When Suarez was just seven years old, his parents decided to move to Montevideo, and then played soccer for Urreta. It was during this time that Suarez faced a major setback in the form of a foot injury caused by a car accident. Despite the physical setback, he continued and at the age of 14, further joining the youth club of Uruguayan club Nacional and ultimately became known to the generation asÂ  &#8216;El Pistolero&#8217;. Luis Suarez&#8217;s club career At the age of 18, Suarez made his senior club debut for Nacional in the Copa Libertadores. He then helped Nacional win the Uruguayan league title before attracting the attention of Dutch club Groningen&#8217;s scouts. In 2006, Suarez moved to Europe. Despite facing difficulties due to the language barrier and disciplinary actions, Suarez&#8217;s goal-scoring prowess shone through.Â He scored 15 goals in his first season, attracting the attention of Ajax. Groningen initially rejected Ajax&#8217;s offer of $4.8 million, but after increasing the offer to $8.3 million, Suarez finally made the move to the Dutch giants. Ajax Suarez&#8217;s time at Ajax proved to be his first big breakthrough. During his first season at the club, he scored an impressive 22 goals across all competitions and increased this number to 28 goals scored in the next season. The 2009-2010 season was Suarez&#8217;s best yet, as he scored a remarkable 35 goals and became the top scorer of the Eredivisie. During the 2010-2011 season, he made his Champions League debut and scored his 100th career goal. But shortly after this milestone, Suarez found himself in hot water when he bit PSV&#8217;s Otman Bakkal during a match. This led to a seven-match suspension and tarnished his reputation. During his suspension, Ajax decided to trade Suarez to Liverpool in the January transfer window of 2011. Liverpool Suarez&#8217;s journey in England began on 28 January 2011 when he signed for Liverpool in a deal worth around $29.4 million. However, In his first half-season and the following year, Suarez struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only 15 goals in the Premier League. Moreover, this time was marred by controversy when he faced an eight-match suspension for racially abusing Manchester United&#8216;s Patrice Evra during a match. Following all this, Suarez proved his mettle in the 2012-13 season, emerging as the second-highest scorer in the Premier League with 23 goals. Also, in the subsequent 2013-14 season, Suarez shattered Robbie Fowler&#8217;s club record by scoring 31 goals in the Premier League, earning him the European Golden Shoe alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Barcelona After leaving Liverpool, in July 2014, Luis Suarez signed for the Spanish giants Barcelona in a deal worth a whopping $91.4 million. During the first El Clasico of the 2014-15 season, Suarez made his Barca debut and thus marked the beginning of the legendary trio known as MSN(Messi, Suarez, and Neymar). In his debut season at Barcelona, Suarez scored a staggering 45 goals across all competitions and played a crucial role in helping the team secure the treble. The following season witnessed the continuation of MSN&#8217;s dominance, with Barcelona claiming both La Liga and the Copa del Rey titles. Suarez, himself clinched his second European Golden Shoe, alongside winning his first Pichichi Trophy with 40 goals in La Liga. Suarez&#8217;s exceptional performances continued as he played a pivotal role in Barcelona&#8217;s third consecutive victory in the Copa del Rey in 2016-17 and a domestic double in 2017-18. However, this season also marked the end of the MSN era, as Neymar departed for Paris Saint-Germain. During the 2018/19 season, Suarez scored 23 goals across all competitions and won the La Liga. Unfortunately, the following season proved to be challenging for both Luis Suarez and Barcelona as they failed to secure any major trophies. This marked his final chapter with the esteemed Catalan Giants. In the 2020-21 season, Luis Suarez made his move to Atletico Madrid, where he immediately made an impact. In his debut season, he led the team to victory in La Liga and emerged as the club&#8217;s top goalscorer with an impressive tally of 21 goals. The following season marked his final chapter in European soccer, as he returned to his first club Nacional in July 2022. Once again, Suarez guided his team to win the Uruguayan League championship title. Gremio Shortly after, in December, he joined Brazilian side Gremio and continued to display his scoring prowess by netting 26 goals in 53 matches. Notably, SuÃ¡rez&#8217;s outstanding performances earned him recognition as the Best Player of the Brasileirao Serie A. Inter Miami Luis Suarez&#8217;s run at Germio although phenomenal came to an end pretty quickly as the 36-year-old signed a one-year contract with MLS side Inter Miami. By doing so, the player has for the second time joined forces with Lionel Messi to probably write history on football fields once again. Despite being fairly new to the club, Suarez seems to already be adjusting well at the club as he has marked a total of 83 goals within three and a half seasons with the club. Luis Suarez&#8217;s international career Luis Suarez&#8217;s international career with Uruguay has been truly remarkable. Having scored 68 goals in 138 matches, he holds the record for the most goals scored by an Uruguayan player. He made his senior international debut on February 8, 2007, in a match against Colombia. His first major tournament was the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where he impressively scored three goals and helped Uruguay secure a third-place finish. The following year, Uruguay won the Copa America, with Suarez playing a prominent role, earning the title of MVP thanks to his four goals and two assists. However, it was during the 2014 World Cup that The Uruguayan striker found himself embroiled in controversy after biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini&#8217;s shoulder. As a result, he received a nine-match ban from international play. Following this incident, Suarez has since represented Uruguay in two additional World Cups and three Copa America tournaments. Luis Suarez&#8217;s wife and kids Luis SuÃ¡rez is married to Uruguayan model and businesswoman SofÃ­a Balbi. The couple&#8217;s love story dates back to 2003 when they first crossed paths. Balbi was 13 years old at the time, while Suarez was 16 and working as a cleaner. Two years later, Balbi moved to Spain, yet the couple&#8217;s strong bond remained intact. Sofia Balbi throughout Suarez&#8217;s long and adventurous career, has been a mantle of support.Â  While many recognize her as Suarez&#8217;s wife she is a star in her own right. The Uruguayan model is a social media star with an estimated net worth of $4-$7 Millions. Since their marriage in 2009, Suarez and Balbi have had three kids. Delfina Suarez, their first child, joined the family in 2010. Three years later, Benjamin Suarez arrived, bringing even more joy. In 2018, the couple welcomed their youngest child, Lauti Suarez, completing their picture-perfect family.  Name Luis Alberto Suarez Diaz (Luis Suarez)  Born 24th January 1987Â   Place of Birth Salto, Uruguay  Net Worth $70 million  Parents Rodolfo Suarez and Sandra Diaz  Height 6 ft 0 in (1.82 m)  Weight 183 lbs (83 kg)  Wife SofÃ­a Balbi  Kids Delfina, Benjamin, Lauti  Social Media Instagram, Facebook, X

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Neymar Jr: Net Worth 2024, Personal Life, Career, and Achievements</strong></h2>
The mesmerizing Neymar Jr rattled the soccer world after announcing his departure to the Saudi Pro Soccer League. The star, though, is currently injured at Al Hilal after suffering from an ACL injury. Yet, the player remains a polarizing figure within the soccer fraternity. The Brazilian soccer star, Neymar Jr, made his professional debut with a local club, Santos FC. He was offered a contract with them back in 2003 as a youth academy player. He stuck with the side for nearly a decade. Before the La Liga giants, FC Barcelona took notice of him. The team rejected offers from the <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/football/premier-league-2019-20/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Premier League</a> sides, West Ham United, and even <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/football/premier-league-2019-20/chelsea/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Chelsea</a>, despite hefty sums on the table. In 2011, he won the Puskas Award for a solo goal against Flamenco.

[caption id="attachment_863160" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-863160 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-893756590.jpg" alt="Neymar Jr" width="1920" height="1159" /> (GERMANY OUT) Fussball International FIFA Ballon d Or 2015 in Zuerich<br />Pressekonferenz: Weltfussballer 2015:<br />Neymar (FC Barcelona / Brasilien) (Photo by Pressefoto Ulmerullstein bild via Getty Images)[/caption]

Finally, in 2013, Santos accepted an offer from Barcelona, and off he went to La Liga. He thrived at the club until the 2017 season, alongside Leo Messi and later, Luis Suarez. In August 2017, he completed a transfer to Ligue 1 side, Paris Saint-Germain, albeit under controversial circumstances. Neymar's legal representatives made a payment of $222 million to the club, making it the most expensive transfer at the time.

Barcelona filed a lawsuit against Neymar, demanding the return of a contract renewal bonus as well as $85 million in damages and an additional 10% for the arrears. According to their claims, they are owed money that Neymar received as part of a renewal bonus when he signed a new contract in 2016. The club also requested Paris Saint-Germain to take on the responsibility for the payment of the fees if the player cannot do so himself. However, the two parties reached a settlement, and the case is now closed.
<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc"><strong>Neymar Jr's Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h3>
As of 2024, Neymar Jr's net worth stands at $85 million following his blockbuster move to Al Hilal. With that, he earns $50 million from his salary and winnings and an additional $35 million from endorsements. In terms of his contract with Al Nassr, Neymar earns various bonuses and allowances during his stay in the Middle East.

[caption id="attachment_1796312" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1796312 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-06-04T121512Z_530680216_UP1EJ640Y1A3U_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-SPAIN.jpg" alt="Neymar" width="1920" height="1327" /> Formula One F1 - Spanish Grand Prix - Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain - June 4, 2023 Paris St Germain's Neymar is pictured ahead of the race REUTERS/Nacho Doce[/caption]

Neymar has inked numerous sponsorship deals since his reputation began to grow at the young age of 17. He has contracts with the likes of Nike, Panasonic, Volkswagen, Claro, Unilever, and Santander among many others. In 2013, he was even named the most marketable athlete ahead of Messi and Ronaldo.
<h3><strong>All about Neymar Jrâ€™s family</strong></h3>
The Brazilian was born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil on February 5, 1992. His father, Neymar Santos Sr., was a former soccer player who played a crucial role in the development of Neymar. His mother's name is Nadine da Silva. However, his parents were separated when he was a child and his father later remarried. He has a sister named Rafaella Beckran and a half-brother named Matheus. After a hip injury derailed his father's career, Neymar turned into a stunning player under his Neymar Santos Sr.'s tutelage.
<h3><strong>Neymar Jrâ€™s dating history and kids</strong></h3>
With his flamboyant lifestyle, Neymar Jr has dated several women in his lifetime. One of them was Bruna Marquezine, whom he dated for a long time. The Brazilian actress and the soccer player met during the Rio Carnival in 2012. They had an on-and-off relationship for six years and later went their separate ways due to long-distance commitments. With Neymar in Europe and Bruna in Brazil, the couple decided to part ways to focus on their careers in 2018. Natalia Barulich was another person he dated after meeting her at Neymar's birthday party.

On the other hand, Carolina Dantas was reportedly Neymar's first girlfriend and dated from 2010 to 2011. Neymar had his first kid, Davi Lucca, with Carolina. Yet, the couple split as soon as he was born. Both Neymar and Carolina share custody of their child. Larissa Macedo Machado, aka, Anitta was rumored to have dated Neymar in 2014 after meeting at a party. More often, fans spotted them enjoying a meal or partying in the clubs of Rio de Janeiro.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-2236753 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Neymar-with-daughter-and-Bruna.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1080" />

In 2014, Neymar was frequently spotted with model Thaila Ayala during his extravagant parties in Ibiza. Likewise, Neymar was spotted with the famous Spanish lawyer, Elisabeth Martinez, in Barcelona. She supported the Spanish soccer club and fans caught a glimpse of her with the Brazilian winger. They were spotted in various famous places like the Boca Grande, Opium nightclub, and Sutton nightclub.

He now has a second child, Mavie, with his ex-partner, Bruna Biancardi. Just like Bruna Marquezine, the couple announced their split after the birth of their child, ending the player's relationship with the model.
<h3><strong>Neymar Jrâ€™s on-pitch achievements</strong></h3>
Neymar primarily plays as either a striker, winger, or attacking midfielder. He has been described as "a true phenomenon" by many. He possesses the ability to drift towards the infield, due to his energetic pace and playmaking skill. His skill with the ball has even drawn a few comparisons with the likes of Ronaldinho. Ronaldinho himself tipped Neymar on becoming the best player in the world.

With Barcelona, he helped clinch the La Liga twice, in 2014-15 and 2015-16. He also helped guide the team to three straight Copa Del Reys in a row and a 2014-15 UEFA Champions League. During his Ligue 1 stint, PSG won the Ligue 1 title in 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-2020 along with the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue 1 in the same year. PSG failed to win the league in the 2020-21 season as Lille pipped them to the title, but Neymar still had an amazing year individually.

[caption id="attachment_2113179" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2113179 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-09-09T030927Z_162449516_UP1EJ9908RPW8_RTRMADP_3_SOCCER-WORLDCUP-BRA-BOL-REPORT.jpg" alt="Neymar Jr Brazil" width="1920" height="1259" /> Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Brazil v Bolivia - Estadio Mangueirao, Belem, Brazil - September 8, 2023 Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring their fifth goal REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes[/caption]

He even guided the national team to the Confederations Cup in 2013. He also added the Olympic gold medal to his name in 2016 and now is the second-highest goalscorer for Brazil in all international competitions. Here is a list of his illustrious achievements:

Champions League Winner: 2014-15

Champions League Top scorer: 2014-15

FIFA Club World Cup winner: 2016

French League Champion: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23

French Cup Winner: 2017-18, 2019-20, 2020-21

Spanish League Champion: 2014-15, 2015-16

Spanish Cup Winner: 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17

Olympics Gold medalist: 2016

FIFA Puskas Award (Goal of the Year): 2011

South American Footballer of the Year: 2011, 2012
<h3 class="jsx-8c85ea4b4bcf4dfc"><strong>Foundations and Charity</strong></h3>
Neymar reportedly donates 10% of his earnings to his church back in Brazil. In addition to that, each year, Neymar organizes a charity match with fellow Brazilian footballer Nene. He is also involved in various charities like the Global Goals, Quiksilver Foundation, and UNICEF. Along with Lionel Messi, Neymar joined forces with pop star Jay Chou to raise awareness and funds for impoverished children through the PSG Endowment Fund.

[caption id="attachment_863162" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-863162 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-865518858.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 23: Neymar poses with his award after being included in the team of the year during The Best FIFA Football Awards at The London Palladium on October 23, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)[/caption]

He tagged with Humanity &amp; Inclusion by launching an awareness campaign promoting access to school for children with disabilities. Moreover, he became the ambassador of the Charity Handicap International in 2017. Neymar Jr established Neymar Sports, a network of schools dedicated to nurturing the core qualities of the athlete Neymar Jr. in young people, including creativity, unpredictability, technical agility, and joy.
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<td><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td>31</td>
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<td><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td>Single</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td>1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)</td>
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<td><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td>None</td>
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<td><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td>Sao Paulo</td>
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<tr>
<td><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td>Brazil</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Teams</strong></td>
<td>Brazil, Santos, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Al Hilal</td>
</tr>
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<td><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td>Beats Electronics, DAZN, Electronic Arts, Gillette, Mastercard, McDonald's, Nike, Red Bull, TCL</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Neymar Jr: Net Worth 2024, Personal Life, Career, and Achievements The mesmerizing Neymar Jr rattled the soccer world after announcing his departure to the Saudi Pro Soccer League. The star, though, is currently injured at Al Hilal after suffering from an ACL injury. Yet, the player remains a polarizing figure within the soccer fraternity. The Brazilian soccer star, Neymar Jr, made his professional debut with a local club, Santos FC. He was offered a contract with them back in 2003 as a youth academy player. He stuck with the side for nearly a decade. Before the La Liga giants, FC Barcelona took notice of him. The team rejected offers from the Premier League sides, West Ham United, and even Chelsea, despite hefty sums on the table. In 2011, he won the Puskas Award for a solo goal against Flamenco. (GERMANY OUT) Fussball International FIFA Ballon d Or 2015 in ZuerichPressekonferenz: Weltfussballer 2015:Neymar (FC Barcelona / Brasilien) (Photo by Pressefoto Ulmerullstein bild via Getty Images) Finally, in 2013, Santos accepted an offer from Barcelona, and off he went to La Liga. He thrived at the club until the 2017 season, alongside Leo Messi and later, Luis Suarez. In August 2017, he completed a transfer to Ligue 1 side, Paris Saint-Germain, albeit under controversial circumstances. Neymar&#8217;s legal representatives made a payment of $222 million to the club, making it the most expensive transfer at the time. Barcelona filed a lawsuit against Neymar, demanding the return of a contract renewal bonus as well as $85 million in damages and an additional 10% for the arrears. According to their claims, they are owed money that Neymar received as part of a renewal bonus when he signed a new contract in 2016. The club also requested Paris Saint-Germain to take on the responsibility for the payment of the fees if the player cannot do so himself. However, the two parties reached a settlement, and the case is now closed. Neymar Jr&#8217;s Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements As of 2024, Neymar Jr&#8217;s net worth stands at $85 million following his blockbuster move to Al Hilal. With that, he earns $50 million from his salary and winnings and an additional $35 million from endorsements. In terms of his contract with Al Nassr, Neymar earns various bonuses and allowances during his stay in the Middle East. Formula One F1 &#8211; Spanish Grand Prix &#8211; Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain &#8211; June 4, 2023 Paris St Germain&#8217;s Neymar is pictured ahead of the race REUTERS/Nacho Doce Neymar has inked numerous sponsorship deals since his reputation began to grow at the young age of 17. He has contracts with the likes of Nike, Panasonic, Volkswagen, Claro, Unilever, and Santander among many others. In 2013, he was even named the most marketable athlete ahead of Messi and Ronaldo. All about Neymar Jrâ€™s family The Brazilian was born in Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil on February 5, 1992. His father, Neymar Santos Sr., was a former soccer player who played a crucial role in the development of Neymar. His mother&#8217;s name is Nadine da Silva. However, his parents were separated when he was a child and his father later remarried. He has a sister named Rafaella Beckran and a half-brother named Matheus. After a hip injury derailed his father&#8217;s career, Neymar turned into a stunning player under his Neymar Santos Sr.&#8217;s tutelage. Neymar Jrâ€™s dating history and kids With his flamboyant lifestyle, Neymar Jr has dated several women in his lifetime. One of them was Bruna Marquezine, whom he dated for a long time. The Brazilian actress and the soccer player met during the Rio Carnival in 2012. They had an on-and-off relationship for six years and later went their separate ways due to long-distance commitments. With Neymar in Europe and Bruna in Brazil, the couple decided to part ways to focus on their careers in 2018. Natalia Barulich was another person he dated after meeting her at Neymar&#8217;s birthday party. On the other hand, Carolina Dantas was reportedly Neymar&#8217;s first girlfriend and dated from 2010 to 2011. Neymar had his first kid, Davi Lucca, with Carolina. Yet, the couple split as soon as he was born. Both Neymar and Carolina share custody of their child. Larissa Macedo Machado, aka, Anitta was rumored to have dated Neymar in 2014 after meeting at a party. More often, fans spotted them enjoying a meal or partying in the clubs of Rio de Janeiro. In 2014, Neymar was frequently spotted with model Thaila Ayala during his extravagant parties in Ibiza. Likewise, Neymar was spotted with the famous Spanish lawyer, Elisabeth Martinez, in Barcelona. She supported the Spanish soccer club and fans caught a glimpse of her with the Brazilian winger. They were spotted in various famous places like the Boca Grande, Opium nightclub, and Sutton nightclub. He now has a second child, Mavie, with his ex-partner, Bruna Biancardi. Just like Bruna Marquezine, the couple announced their split after the birth of their child, ending the player&#8217;s relationship with the model. Neymar Jrâ€™s on-pitch achievements Neymar primarily plays as either a striker, winger, or attacking midfielder. He has been described as &#8220;a true phenomenon&#8221; by many. He possesses the ability to drift towards the infield, due to his energetic pace and playmaking skill. His skill with the ball has even drawn a few comparisons with the likes of Ronaldinho. Ronaldinho himself tipped Neymar on becoming the best player in the world. With Barcelona, he helped clinch the La Liga twice, in 2014-15 and 2015-16. He also helped guide the team to three straight Copa Del Reys in a row and a 2014-15 UEFA Champions League. During his Ligue 1 stint, PSG won the Ligue 1 title in 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-2020 along with the Coupe de France and the Coupe de la Ligue 1 in the same year. PSG failed to win the league in the 2020-21 season as Lille pipped them to the title, but Neymar still had an amazing year individually. Soccer Football &#8211; World Cup &#8211; South American Qualifiers &#8211; Brazil v Bolivia &#8211; Estadio Mangueirao, Belem, Brazil &#8211; September 8, 2023 Brazil&#8217;s Neymar celebrates scoring their fifth goal REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes He even guided the national team to the Confederations Cup in 2013. He also added the Olympic gold medal to his name in 2016 and now is the second-highest goalscorer for Brazil in all international competitions. Here is a list of his illustrious achievements: Champions League Winner: 2014-15 Champions League Top scorer: 2014-15 FIFA Club World Cup winner: 2016 French League Champion: 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2021-22, 2022-23 French Cup Winner: 2017-18, 2019-20, 2020-21 Spanish League Champion: 2014-15, 2015-16 Spanish Cup Winner: 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 Olympics Gold medalist: 2016 FIFA Puskas Award (Goal of the Year): 2011 South American Footballer of the Year: 2011, 2012 Foundations and Charity Neymar reportedly donates 10% of his earnings to his church back in Brazil. In addition to that, each year, Neymar organizes a charity match with fellow Brazilian footballer Nene. He is also involved in various charities like the Global Goals, Quiksilver Foundation, and UNICEF. Along with Lionel Messi, Neymar joined forces with pop star Jay Chou to raise awareness and funds for impoverished children through the PSG Endowment Fund. LONDON, ENGLAND &#8211; OCTOBER 23: Neymar poses with his award after being included in the team of the year during The Best FIFA Football Awards at The London Palladium on October 23, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein &#8211; FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) He tagged with Humanity &amp; Inclusion by launching an awareness campaign promoting access to school for children with disabilities. Moreover, he became the ambassador of the Charity Handicap International in 2017. Neymar Jr established Neymar Sports, a network of schools dedicated to nurturing the core qualities of the athlete Neymar Jr. in young people, including creativity, unpredictability, technical agility, and joy.  Age 31  Marital Status Single  Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)  Spouse None  Residence Sao Paulo  Nationality Brazil  Teams Brazil, Santos, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Al Hilal  Endorsements Beats Electronics, DAZN, Electronic Arts, Gillette, Mastercard, McDonald&#8217;s, Nike, Red Bull, TCL

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<strong>Unai Emery’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong>

Spanish football manager Unai Emery is currently leading the Arsenal team. He too started off his career as a player, but rarely broke into the big leagues. His playing position was in the left midfield.

However, he soon retired and elected to take up being a manager. His very first managed team was Lorca Deportiva, the last team he played for. Then, in 2007, he moved to Almeria and helped them earn a promotion into La Liga.

A year later, he moved to Valencia CF and helped them climb up to 6th place. Then in 2009-10, they improved their position even further with a 3rd place in La Liga. Finally, at the end of the 2011-12 season Emery left the club after guiding them to another 3rd.

From there, he became the manager of Spartak Moscow in May, but last only as long as November. As a result, he was back in Spanish soil, this time with Sevilla. Under his tutelage, the La Liga club were able to rise up to 7th.

In 2016, Unai Emery penned a 2-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain, in place of Laurent Blance. That year, he helped PSG enter the Round of 16 of the Champions League and thrash Barcelona 4-0 at home. Unfortunately, Barca pulled off the best comeback ever to crush PSG 6-1.

Finally, in 2018, he left PSG and joined Arsenal after Arsene Wenger left the club.

<strong>Achievements</strong>

In terms of achievements, Unai Emery guided Sevilla to three UEFA Europa League titles. With PSG, he bagged the Ligue 1 title in 2017-18, and with Arsenal, he helped them to a Europa League runners up spot.

<strong>Managerial Style</strong>

Unai Emery usually favors the  4-2-3-1 formation with a touch of 4-3-3 to it. Great flexibility in the midfield is one of the characteristics of his teams. Ever since his time at Valencia, Emery has been using a somewhat similar formation.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">47</td>
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<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">Luisa Fernandez</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">London</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Spain</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Clubs Managed</strong></td>
<td width="319">Lorca Deportiva, Almeria, Valencia, Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Unai Emery’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements Spanish football manager Unai Emery is currently leading the Arsenal team. He too started off his career as a player, but rarely broke into the big leagues. His playing position was in the left midfield. However, he soon retired and elected to take up being a manager. His very first managed team was Lorca Deportiva, the last team he played for. Then, in 2007, he moved to Almeria and helped them earn a promotion into La Liga. A year later, he moved to Valencia CF and helped them climb up to 6th place. Then in 2009-10, they improved their position even further with a 3rd place in La Liga. Finally, at the end of the 2011-12 season Emery left the club after guiding them to another 3rd. From there, he became the manager of Spartak Moscow in May, but last only as long as November. As a result, he was back in Spanish soil, this time with Sevilla. Under his tutelage, the La Liga club were able to rise up to 7th. In 2016, Unai Emery penned a 2-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain, in place of Laurent Blance. That year, he helped PSG enter the Round of 16 of the Champions League and thrash Barcelona 4-0 at home. Unfortunately, Barca pulled off the best comeback ever to crush PSG 6-1. Finally, in 2018, he left PSG and joined Arsenal after Arsene Wenger left the club. Achievements In terms of achievements, Unai Emery guided Sevilla to three UEFA Europa League titles. With PSG, he bagged the Ligue 1 title in 2017-18, and with Arsenal, he helped them to a Europa League runners up spot. Managerial Style Unai Emery usually favors the  4-2-3-1 formation with a touch of 4-3-3 to it. Great flexibility in the midfield is one of the characteristics of his teams. Ever since his time at Valencia, Emery has been using a somewhat similar formation.  Age 47  Marital Status Married  Spouse Luisa Fernandez  Residence London  Nationality Spain  Clubs Managed Lorca Deportiva, Almeria, Valencia, Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal

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