Ronaldo net worth trails ex-Premier League billionaires
Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini tops the list of ex-Premier League entrepreneurs richer than Cristiano Ronaldo. His GF Biochemicals stake is valued around $14 billion—roughly ten times the Ronaldo net worth Forbes puts near $1.2–1.4 billion—while Louis Saha’s AxisStars venture is estimated at $4.9 billion.
Key Takeaways
- Mathieu Flamini’s green-chemical company is estimated at about $14 billion in value.
- Forbes-linked figures put the Ronaldo net worth around $1.2–$1.4 billion (£1bn).
- Louis Saha’s AxisStars sports-tech platform is estimated at $4.9 billion.
- David Beckham ($450m+) and Wayne Rooney ($170m+) trail the billionaire entrepreneur tier.
Who are the former Premier League billionaire entrepreneurs?
According to GOAL, Flamini—who won three FA Cups with Arsenal across two spells and also played for Crystal Palace—co-founded GF Biochemicals shortly before retiring.
The firm mass-produces levulinic acid from plant waste as a sustainable substitute for petroleum in plastics and cosmetics, driving a valuation into the tens of billions. Flamini also co-founded The BioJournal, an e-magazine focused on bio and eco-sustainability.
Fellow French international Louis Saha, who scored 85 Premier League goals for six clubs between 1999 and 2013, founded AxisStars after retiring. The networking app for athletes and entertainers carries an estimated multi-billion-dollar valuation of $4.9 billion.
How does Flamini compare to Ronaldo net worth and Messi?
The Mirror reports that Forbes values Flamini at over £10 billion with ownership of more than half of GF Biochemicals—about ten times Cristiano Ronaldo and roughly twelve times Lionel Messi.
Forbes puts the Ronaldo net worth between $1.2 billion and $1.4 billion (£1bn). Ronaldo crossed into billionaire territory in June 2025 via his Saudi contract extension, a lifetime Nike partnership, and hotels, fitness, and tech investments.
Messi’s fortune sits around $1.1 billion (£815m) as of 2026, built on Barcelona, PSG, and Inter Miami contracts plus a lifetime Adidas deal and commercial ventures. For more player fortune roundups, see our Net Worth & Wealth coverage.
Which other ex-Premier League stars built major business wealth?
David Beckham’s estimated net worth exceeds $450 million through Beckham Brand Holdings, endorsement deals, and an ownership stake in Inter Miami CF, whose market valuation has been cited at $1.5 billion.
Wayne Rooney, Manchester United’s record scorer with 183 goals, is estimated above $170 million from media endorsements, real estate, and managerial roles in the UK and USA. Neither reaches Flamini or Saha’s billionaire entrepreneur bracket.
The takeaway for fans tracking Ronaldo net worth headlines: on-pitch megastars still trail certain former Premier League players who bet big on biotech and sports tech after hanging up their boots.