Sergio Ramos is a Spanish professional footballer who has a net worth of $80 million. Sergio Ramos played 16 seasons with Real Madrid from 2005 to 2021, during which time he won 22 major honors including five La Liga and four UEFA Champions League titles. After leaving Real Madrid, he played two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain. Ramos also achieved success playing with the Spanish national team, winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2008 and 2012 UEFA European Championships.

Early Life

Sergio Ramos was born on March 30, 1986 in Camas, Spain. He got into football very early in life, joining Camas CF when he was six and eventually playing in the youth system of Sevilla FC.

Real Madrid

After playing two seasons with the senior side of Sevilla, Ramos was purchased by Real Madrid in the summer of 2005. In his first four seasons with the club, he demonstrated a powerful goalscoring instinct that resulted in over 20 total goals. Ramos also helped Real Madrid win a record 30th La Liga title in 2007, followed by another title in 2008. Despite his success, however, he also racked up a record number of red cards, eventually breaking the club record with his 18th in late 2013. Ramos received a 19th red card in March of 2014. Regardless, Real Madrid went on to win the 2014 UEFA Champions League title by defeating Atlético Madrid. The club subsequently won the 2014 UEFA Super Cup and the 2014 FIFA Club World Cup. In late 2015, Ramos captained Real Madrid to a 10-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano, representing the club's highest-scoring La Liga victory in 55 years. Not long after that, he earned his 20th and 21st career red cards. Real Madrid went on to win another UEFA Champions League title against Atlético Madrid, followed by UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup victories. The club would win two more consecutive UEFA Champions League titles in 2017 and 2018, as well as two more consecutive FIFA Club World Cup victories in those same years. Additionally, Real Madrid won its 33rd La Liga title in 2017.

In early 2020, Ramos scored the winning penalty in a shootout against Atlético Madrid in the Supercopa de España final, giving Real Madrid the victory. Later in the year, he recorded his 100th career club goal, and his 70th in La Liga. Real Madrid went on to claim its 34th La Liga title. In late 2020, Ramos became just the tenth player in history to play 500 La Liga matches. His run came to an end in May of 2021 when an injury to his left hamstring caused him to miss the remainder of the season. In June, Real Madrid announced that Ramos would be leaving the club after having played there for 16 years. During his farewell event, he announced that he had accepted a one-year contract renewal with a salary reduction, but the offer expired without his knowledge.

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Paris Saint-Germain

After leaving Real Madrid, Ramos signed a two-year contract with Ligue 1's Paris Saint-Germain. Due to a number of injuries, he didn't make his first appearance with the club until a match-day squad ahead of a Champions League group stage game in late November of 2021. Ramos made his official debut four days later in a 3-1 league win over Saint-Étienne. In early 2022, he scored his first goal for the club in a 4-0 home league victory over Reims. Paris Saint-Germain went on to win the 2021-22 Ligue 1 title. Kicking off the 2022-23 season, Ramos and PSG won the Trophée des Champions in Tel Aviv, Israel. In September, Ramos made his PSG Champions League debut in a 2-1 victory over Juventus. One day after announcing his departure from PSG in early June of 2023, Ramos helped the club win a record 11th Ligue 1 title.

International Career

In addition to his club success, Ramos has had an incredible international career representing Spain. He debuted in 2002 with Spain's under-16 team, and the next year played on Spain's under-17 team. In 2004, Ramos won the UEFA European Under-19 championship with the under-19 team. He went on to play with the under-21 team before making his debut with the Spanish senior national team in 2005. His first title with the senior team came at Euro 2008. Ramos and Spain went on to win the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Two years after that, Ramos helped his country to victory at Euro 2012. He went on to play for Spain in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2016, and the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He also played in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 UEFA Nations Leagues. Due to his injury-plagued season, however, he was excluded from the squad for Euro 2020. Later, Ramos was excluded from the squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. In early 2023, he announced his retirement from international football.

Personal Life

In 2012, Ramos began dating journalist and television presenter Pilar Rubio. The pair got engaged in the summer of 2018 and married in mid-2019. Ramos and Rubio have four sons named Sergio Jr., Marco, Alejandro, and Máximo.

Beyond football, Ramos is a horse aficionado, and owns a stud farm in his native Andalusia. His horse Yucatán SR4 became a world champion in 2018. Ramos has also been the subject of a pair of documentary series on Amazon Prime Video focusing on his life and career.

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Carlos Tevez is an Argentine professional soccer coach and former player who has a net worth of $40 million. Carlos Tevez was a dynamic forward in his prime and was capable of playing as a striker, winger, supporting forward, or an attacking midfielder. He coached Rosario Central in 2022.

Early Life

Carlos Alberto Tevez was born on February 5, 1984, in Ciudadela, Buenos Aires in Argentina. He was raised in the neighborhood of Ejercito de Los Andes, or "Fuerte Apache." This is where he received the nickname "El Apache." As a child, he was accidentally scalded with boiling water and has a distinctive scar running down his neck from his right ear to his chest. He was hospitalized and held in intensive care for nearly two months as a result.

Soccer Career

From 1992 until 1997, Carlos Tevez played for the junior club All Boys. And at 16, he debuted for the Boca Juniors and played there from 2001 to 2004. There he won the Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup. Tevez played for Corinthians from 2004 to 2006. Tevez then played for West Ham United from 2006 to 2007, and Manchester United from 2007 to 2009. He then became the first player to move between two Manchester clubs with a move to Manchester City since Terry Cooke in 1999 when he transferred from Man United to Manchester City. Tevez played for Manchester City from 2009 to 2013. Starting in 2013 Tevez played for Juventus. He returned to Boca Juniors in 2015 before joining Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua in a deal making him one of the highest-paid footballers in the world. Tevez returned to Boca Juniors for a third stint in 2018 and won the 2017-2018 and 2019-2020 Primera Division titles.

Tevez also represented the Argentine national team, playing for their Under-17 and Under-23 teams, before playing for the senior squad from 2004 to 2011. He won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympic Games with Argentina and scored eight goals and received the Olympic Golden Boot award. He represented Argentina in the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups.

Tevez is a three-time South American Footballer of the Year, a two-time Footballer of the Year of Argentina, and was once named the Argentine Sportsperson of the Year. Tevez has also been named to the South American Team of the Year three times. He announced his retirement from professional soccer in June 2022.

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Shanghai Shenhua Contract

In December 2016, Carlos Tevez signed a two-year contract with Shanghai Shenhua of the Chinese Super League worth $41 million per year, or $820,000 a week. This made him the highest-paid soccer player in the world at the time. Carlos played down the reports saying he was not paid as much "as the legends." He struggled during his time in China, and manager Wu Jingui criticized Tevez for being out-of-shape and unfit to play. Tevez described his time in China as a "holiday."

Personal Life

Carlos married Vanessa Mansilla in December 2016, and they have two daughters together, Florencia and Katia.

Tevez was the singer for the musical group, Piola Vago, with his brother Diego. Their most popular song, "Lose Your Control," charted in Argentina.

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Ryan Giggs is a Welsh professional soccer player who has a net worth of $60 million. Ryan Giggs is regarded as one of the greatest players of his generation and has played his entire for Manchester United and briefly served as the club's interim manager. He's one of the most decorated footballers of all time.

Early Life

Ryan Joseph Giggs was born on November 29, 1973, in Canton, Cardiff, Wales, to Danny Wilson, a professional rugby player, and Lynne Giggs. He spent most of his youth playing football and rugby on the roads outside their home in Pentrebane. The family moved to Swinton, a town in Salford, Greater Manchester, when Danny switched from rugby union to rugby league for Swinton RLFC. The move was tough for Ryan as he was close to his grandparents in Cardiff, but he often returned to visit them.

Giggs joined the local team Deans FC, and the coach recommended Ryan to Manchester City, and he signed up to their School of Excellence. Giggs continued to play for Salford Boys who went on to reach the final of the Granada Schools Cup at Anfield in 1987. Giggs captained Salford to victory over their Blackburn counterparts and earned "man of the match." Ryan Giggs was observed regularly by local newsagent Harold Wood who spoke to Alex Ferguson. Ferguson sent a scout, and Giggs was offered a trial over the 1986 Christmas season. On Ryan's 14th birthday, he was offered a two-year deal by United scout Joe Brown with the opportunity to turn pro in three years. Giggs, then using the name Ryan Wilson, led England at schoolboy level against Germany at Wembley Stadium in 1989. He changed his surname to match his mother's after she remarried, two years after his parents separation.

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Pro Career

Ryan Giggs made his first appearance for Manchester United in the 1990-1991 season. Ryan Giggs is a left winger known for his skill in creating opportunities for scoring. He has won 13 Premier League winner's medals, four FA Cup winner's medals, three League Cup, two Champions League winner's medals, a FIFA World Cup winner's medal, an Intercontinental Cup winner's medal, a UEFA Super Cup winner's medal, and nine FA Community Shield winner's medals.

Giggs is the first player in soccer history to win two PFA Young Player of the Year awards in a row in 1992 and 1993, though he did not win the PFA Player of the Year award until 2009. He is the only player to have played in each of the first 22 seasons of the Premier League and score in each of the first 21 seasons. Giggs was selected to the PFA Team of the Century in 2007, the Premier Team of the Decade in 2003, and the FA Cup Team of the Century. He holds the record for most assists in Premier League history (162). Giggs was named the BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2009 and appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2007.

Ryan Giggs served as interim manager for Manchester United in 2014 before becoming an assistant from 2014 through 2016. From 2018 to 2022, Giggs was manager of the Wales national team.

Ryan Giggs played for the England National Team in 1989, Wales National Team in 1989 and 1991-2007, and the Great Britain team in 2012.

Personal Life

In September 2007, Giggs married his longtime partner, Stacey Cooke. The couple had two children together and divorced in 2017.

Ryan engaged in an eight-year affair with his brother Rhodri's wife, Natasha. Many members of his family then disowned him, with his father, Danny, saying he was ashamed and that couldn't "even bring [himself] to use his name."

In 2006, Giggs became an ambassador for UNICEF UK. Ryan has worked with Manchester United's "United for UNICEF" partnership with the children's organization and visited UNICEF projects in Thailand.

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Kingsley Coman is a French professional footballer who has a net worth of $25 million. Kingsley Coman is a winger for the Bundesliga football club Bayern Munich as well as the France national team. He formerly played for Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus Football Club. During his professional football career, Kingsley has won seven Bundesliga titles, four DFL-Supercup matches, three DFB-Pokal competitions, and a UEFA Super Cup title. Since his debut as a professional footballer, Coman has won a league title every season.

Salary and Contracts

In January 2022, he renewed his contract through 2027. Under the deal Coman will earn at least $19 million per year before tax, plus bonus payments. Over the full term, including bonuses, the contract could be worth more than $100 million.

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Early Life

Kingsley Coman was born Kingsley Junior Coman on June 13, 1996, in Paris, France. His parents came from Guadeloupe. Kingsley began his football career at the age of 6 with the French football club US Sénart-Moissy, and two years later, he was scouted by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), a Ligue 1 club. He joined the Paris Saint-Germain youth academy in 2004, and after nine years there, he made his professional debut for the club in February 2013. Then 16 years old, Coman was the youngest person to play for PSG at that point. In August 2013, PSG defeated Bordeaux 2–1 to win the Trophée des Champions, with Kingsley playing the last 16 minutes of the match.

Career

In July 2014, Coman signed a five-year contract with Italy's Juventus Football Club after his PSG contract expired. His Serie A debut took place the following month against Chievo, and he scored his first goal for the club in January 2015. In August 2015, Juventus agreed to let Kingsley enter into a two-year loan deal with the German football club Bayern Munich. He played in his first match with Bayern Munich in September 2015, and a week later, he had his first start and scored his first goal for the club. Coman was the runner-up for the 2015 Golden Boy, which sports journalists award to Europe's most impressive player under the age of 21. Bayern Munich won the 2016 DFB-Pokal Final, and the following season, Kingsley was only able to play in 25 matches due to injuries. In April 2017, Bayern Munich announced that they were signing Coman until 2020, and during the 2017–18 season, he played in 32 matches and scored seven goals. During a February 2018 match against Hertha Berlin, Kingsley injured his left ankle and had to undergo surgery to repair a partial tear of ligaments. He returned in May to play in the DFB-Pokal Final, and in December, the club extended his contract through June 2023.

In August 2018, Coman suffered a syndesmosis ligament tear above the same ankle he'd injured earlier that year, and he couldn't play again until December. In 2019, Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga title and DFB-Pokal competition, followed by the 2019–20 UEFA Champions League title. In January 2022, Kingsley re-signed with Bayern Munich until 2027. Coman has also played for the French under-21 team and the France senior squad as well as France's squads for UEFA Euro 2016, UEFA Euro 2020, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup. His performance in the UEFA Euro 2016 earned him a nomination for the Young Player of the Tournament Award.

Personal Life

In 2017, Kingsley was charged with domestic violence after he allegedly physically assaulted his ex-girlfriend, model Sephora Goignan. He reportedly admitted to the assault after his arrest in June, and a few months later, he pleaded guilty to the charges and was fined €5,000. Goignan is the mother of Coman's daughters Leyana and Kaylee. In June 2021, Kingsley welcomed another child with Sabrina Duvad.

Honors

In March 2022, a goal Coman scored was named Bundesliga Goal of the Month. In 2012 and 2013, he received Paris Saint-Germain Academy's Titi d'Or, which is presented to the academy's most promising talents.

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Bradley Walsh is a British entertainer, actor, television presenter, and former professional football (soccer) player who has a net worth of $20 million. Walsh has had an impressively varied career, transitioning seamlessly from professional football to stand-up comedy, acting, presenting, and singing. His jovial persona and natural wit have endeared him to audiences, establishing him as a household name in the UK.

Bradley Walsh is probably best known for being the host of the UK quiz show "The Chase." He also hosted the British version of "Wheel of Fortune" and played Danny Baldwin on "Coronation Street," and DS Ronnie Brooks in "Law and Order: UK," among other acting roles. He was a professional soccer player in the 1970s and 1980s. He began his entertainment career as a presenter for the National Lottery.

Early Life

Bradley John Walsh was born on June 4, 1960, in Watford, Hertfordshire, England. Raised in a working-class family, Bradley developed a passion for football at an early age, showing talent that would eventually lead him to play professionally. However, an unfortunate ankle injury at the age of 18 set him on a different path, and he discovered a talent for making people laugh while entertaining crowds in local pubs.

Soccer Career

In the late 1970s, Walsh began his career as a professional footballer, playing for Brentford F.C's reserve team. His promising career was, unfortunately, cut short due to an ankle injury. Despite the setback, Walsh managed to make a name for himself in the world of soccer and later used his knowledge of the sport as a presenter and analyst on various sports programs.

TV Career

Walsh's television career started in the mid-1990s, and he quickly became a popular fixture on British TV. He made a successful transition into acting with a prominent role in the British soap opera "Coronation Street" from 2004 to 2006. However, he is perhaps best known for his work as a game show host, presenting ITV's "The Chase" since 2009 and "Cash Trapped" from 2016 to 2019. His natural wit and charm make him a beloved TV presenter.

Moreover, he has also made notable appearances in dramas such as "Law & Order: UK," where he portrayed the character of DS Ronnie Brooks from 2009 to 2014, and the iconic series "Doctor Who," playing Graham O'Brien from 2018 to 2021.

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Singing Career

Despite his significant achievements in television and sport, Walsh is not one to rest on his laurels. In 2016, he surprised fans and critics alike by embarking on a singing career. His debut album, "Chasing Dreams," became the best-selling debut album by a British artist in 2016, covering a range of jazz standards and classic songs. His follow-up album, "When You're Smiling," was released in 2017, further showcasing his vocal talents.

Salary

Over his diverse career, Walsh has earned a considerable income. According to financial disclosures, Bradley is reportedly one of ITV's highest-paid stars, earning over £3.5 million annually. His income is derived from his work as a television presenter and actor, along with revenue from his successful albums.

Personal Life

Bradley married choreographer Donna Derby in 1997, and they have a son, Barney Walsh, who is also an actor and television presenter. Bradley also has a daughter, Hayley, from a previous relationship. He often collaborates with his son, Barney, on various projects, including the travel series "Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad." In his spare time, Walsh is an avid golfer and is known for his charitable efforts, particularly his support for the UK's National Health Service.

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Kevin-Prince Boateng is a Ghanaian football (soccer) player who has a net worth of $25 million. Kevin-Prince Boateng has enjoyed a career that has taken him to top clubs in Europe and the international stage. He is best known for his ability to play multiple positions, including central midfield and forward, as well as his physicality and ability to score spectacular goals. Let us delve into the major life milestones of this dynamic athlete.

Kevin-Prince Boateng has played for several notable teams across Europe. He began his professional journey at Hertha BSC in Berlin, Germany, before making a move to the English Premier League with Tottenham Hotspur. Boateng then joined Portsmouth, where he showcased his skills in their memorable run to the 2010 FA Cup final. He went on to represent AC Milan in Italy, contributing to their success in winning the Serie A title. Boateng also had stints at Schalke 04, Las Palmas, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Sassuolo, displaying his versatility and adaptability. In 2019, he returned to his roots by signing with Hertha BSC, completing a full circle in his professional career.

Contracts, Salary and Career Earnings

Kevin-Prince Boateng has played for a number of clubs throughout his career, and his contracts and salaries have varied accordingly. His highest-paying contract was with Schalke 04 in 2012-2013, when he earned €89,038 per week, or €4.6 million per year. His current contract with Hertha Berlin is worth €23,077 per week, or €1.2 million per year.

Over the course of his career, Boateng has earned an estimated €40 million in salary. He has also earned money from endorsements and other sources, so his overall career earnings are likely higher than that.

Here is a table of Boateng's contracts and salaries from 2010 to 2023:

• Year: 2010-2011
  • Club: AC Milan
  • Contract: 4-year contract
  • Salary (€): 1,800,000
• Year: 2011-2012
  • Club: AC Milan
  • Contract: 1-year contract
  • Salary (€): 4,600,000
• Year: 2012-2013
  • Club: Schalke 04
  • Contract: 2-year contract
  • Salary (€): 4,600,000
• Year: 2013-2014
  • Club: AC Milan
  • Contract: 1-year contract
  • Salary (€): 4,100,000
• Year: 2014-2015
  • Club: Milan
  • Contract: 1-year contract
  • Salary (€): 3,600,000
• Year: 2015-2016
  • Club: Las Palmas
  • Contract: 1-year contract
  • Salary (€): 1,600,000
• Year: 2016-2017
  • Club: Eintracht Frankfurt
  • Contract: 2-year contract
  • Salary (€): 1,200,000
• Year: 2017-2018
  • Club: Sassuolo
  • Contract: 2-year contract
  • Salary (€): 2,400,000
• Year: 2018-2019
  • Club: Fiorentina
  • Contract: 1-year contract
  • Salary (€): 1,800,000
• Year: 2018-2019
  • Club: Barcelona
  • Contract: 1-year contract
  • Salary (€): 1,800,000
• Year: 2019-2020
  • Club: Besiktas
  • Contract: 1-year contract
  • Salary (€): 1,600,000
• Year: 2020-2021
  • Club: Monza
  • Contract: 1-year contract
  • Salary (€): 1,700,000
• Year: 2021-2022
  • Club: Hertha Berlin
  • Contract: 1-year contract
  • Salary (€): 1,200,000
• Year: 2022-2023
  • Club: Hertha Berlin
  • Contract: 1-year contract
  • Salary (€): 1,200,000

Early Years and Rise in Germany

He was born on March 6, 1987, in Berlin, Germany.

Boateng's soccer journey began in his hometown of Berlin, where he developed his skills in the youth academy of the renowned club Hertha BSC. He made his professional debut for Hertha in 2005, quickly gaining attention for his technical prowess and explosive style of play. Boateng's performances caught the eye of scouts, leading to his transfer to the English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur in 2007.

Success and Challenges in England

Boateng's time at Tottenham was marked by flashes of brilliance and intermittent struggles to find consistency. However, it was during his subsequent move to Portsmouth in 2009 that he truly made his mark. Boateng played a pivotal role in Portsmouth's run to the 2010 FA Cup final, scoring memorable goals and showcasing his ability to perform on the big stage. His impressive performances caught the attention of top European clubs, leading to a transfer to AC Milan in 2010.

Success with AC Milan

Boateng's stint at AC Milan proved to be a defining period in his career. He quickly established himself as a key player, known for his technical skill, physicality, and eye for goal. Boateng was instrumental in Milan's success, helping the club secure the Serie A title in the 2010-2011 season. His memorable bicycle-kick goal against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League further solidified his status as a player capable of producing moments of brilliance.

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International Career and Representing Ghana

Boateng's heritage allowed him to represent both Germany, his birth country, and Ghana, the homeland of his father. In 2010, he made the decision to play for the Ghanaian national team. Boateng's inclusion in the Ghana squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup showcased his talent on the global stage. He played a vital role in Ghana's run to the quarterfinals, scoring important goals and earning accolades for his performances. Boateng's commitment and passion for representing Ghana endeared him to fans and solidified his place in the national team.

Stints at Various Clubs and Return to Germany

Following his successful tenure at AC Milan, Boateng embarked on a journey that took him to several clubs across Europe. He had spells at Schalke 04, Las Palmas, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Sassuolo, showcasing his adaptability and contributing his skills to each team. In 2019, Boateng returned to Germany and signed with Hertha BSC, the club where he began his professional career. The homecoming allowed him to give back to his roots and contribute to the development of younger players.

Off the Field and Activism

Off the field, Boateng has been an outspoken advocate against racism and discrimination in soccer. He has used his platform to raise awareness and initiate conversations about these important issues. In 2013, Boateng made headlines when he walked off the pitch during a friendly match after being racially abused by spectators. His actions sparked global discussion and highlighted the need for change within the sport. Boateng's commitment to combatting racism has made him a respected figure both within and outside of the soccer world.

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Thiago Silva is a Brazilian footballer who has a net worth of $45 million. Also known as Thiago Emiliano da Silva, he is considered one of the greatest defenders of his generation and is known for his discipline and leadership on the field.

Early Life

Silva was born on September 22, 1984 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He began playing soccer as a child and was admitted into a school in the Campo Grande neighborhood of the city, which was a feeder school for Fluminense, a Brazilian sports club. At the age of 14, he impressed Fluminese coach Maurinho during a friendly match and was then given a short trial at the school. He succeeded and joined the club. He then moved through a number of other clubs in his early teens, playing the position of defensive midfielder.

Career

Silva moved to the Juventude club in 2004 and played there for six months. At the age of 20, he transitioned from midfield to defense and was coached by Ivo Wortmann through the transition. In his only season at Juventude, he played exceptionally well and was rated by the sports magazine "Placar" as the third-best defender in Brazil. Due to his outstanding performance, he caught the attention of many other clubs and was sold to Porto at the end of the year. However, he only ended up playing for the reserve team in Porto and then joined Dynamo Moscow. There, he was diagnosed with tuberculosis and was hospitalized for six months. His illness became progressively worse and he almost did not recover.

Despite his health issues, Silva did return to soccer with the help of his former coach, Ivo Wortmann, who had signed as a coach by Fluminense. Wortmann requested to bring Silva with him and the team agreed to sign him. Despite a lackluster season in 2006, Silva was described as one of the best players of the season and developed the nickname "O Monstro," Portuguese for "The Monster." The following season proved more successful for the club, as they finished fourth place in one of the major soccer competitions in Brazil and they also managed to score a historic victory in the 2007 Copa do Brasil, their first win of that competition. Silva played a critical role in the victory. His success in the season led him to be selected into Brazil's national team for the 2007 Copa America.

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In 2008, Silva continued improving and he became an idol for the young fans of Fluminense. He was included in the 2008 Brasileirão Team of the Season and was selected as the Fans' Player of the Season. As his stardom grew, he again attracted the attention of even more prominent soccer clubs and ultimately decided to join AC Milan. He signed on for a four-year contract and had his debut season in 2009. He remained in Italy through the end of the 2011-2012 season. While there, his dominance as a defender was more fully developed. He was named the captain of the Milan team in October, the first foreign captain in Milan in 50 years. He was regarded as one of the best defenders in Italy by multiple independent publications.

By mid-2012, Paris Saint-Germain was in negotiations with Silva and Milan to bring him to Paris. Originally, Milan was supposed to extend Silva's contract until 2017 but news soonafter broke that he would be transferring to Paris for a transfer fee of around 42 million euros, the most expensive to date. Silva has publicly stated that he was not pushing for the transfer and would have been happy to remain in Milan.

In his debut match with Paris Saint-Germain, he scored the second goal in the game, helping the team secure the victory. This strong start set Silva on a path for success with the team over the next years and seasons. By many fellow players, coaches, and fans, he was declared to be the best defender in the world. While with Paris, he won seven Ligue 1 titles, six Coupes de la Ligue, five Coupes de France, and also reached the 2020 UEFA Champions League Final. He also holds the record as the club's longest ever serving captain.

In 2020, Silva signed to Chelsea for a free transfer. With his first season at the club, he won the UEFA Champions League. He extended his contract with the club through the end of the 2022-2023 season.

In addition to club play, Silva has had a strong international career. He played in the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2012 Summer Olympics for Brazil. He has also participated in the FIFA World Cup for Brazil on numerous occasions, as well as the Copa America. In 2022, "Captains" was released, an eight-part sports docuseries that follows the six national team captains, including Silva, in their respective 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifications campaigns. It was released by Netflix and also shown on FIFA+.

Personal Life

Silva and his wife Isabele have two sons, Isago and Iago. Silva and his family are Christians and attend church regularly. After residing in France for seven years due to his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, Silva announced that he and his family had become French citizen. In addition to English and Spanish, Silva speaks French, Italian, and Portuguese.

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Pep Guardiola is a Spanish soccer coach and former professional soccer player who has a net worth of $60 million. As both a player and a manager, Guardiola's influence on the game has been profound. Known for his tactical acumen, innovative strategies, and commitment to an aesthetically pleasing style of play, Guardiola's career is marked by success at multiple levels of the sport. His management style, characterized by meticulous planning and an unyielding pursuit of perfection, has led to numerous accolades and set a new standard for football managers worldwide.

As a player he won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, La Liga, Copa del Rey, and an Olympic Gold Medal. As a manager Guardiola has won La Liga, Copa del Rey, UEFA Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, and many awards including FIFA World Coach of the Year.

Pep Guardiola Salary

Pep Guardiola is one of the highest paid coaches in professional football history. He earns and impressive $24 million per year as the coach of Bayern Munich.

Early Years & Playing Career

Josep "Pep" Guardiola Sala, born January 18, 1971.

Guardiola's journey in football began at FC Barcelona's famed youth academy, La Masia. His talent and understanding of the game quickly set him apart, and by the age of 20, he was an integral part of Barcelona's first team. Under the guidance of legendary manager Johan Cruyff, Guardiola thrived as a defensive midfielder, becoming a linchpin of the team's success. This period, often referred to as the era of the "Dream Team," saw Barcelona win its first UEFA Champions League title in 1992, with Guardiola playing a pivotal role.

Transition to Coaching & Barcelona Success

After retiring as a player, Guardiola quickly transitioned into coaching. He began his managerial career with Barcelona's B team before being promoted to manage the senior team in 2008. What followed was one of the most successful periods in Barcelona's history. In his first season, Guardiola guided Barcelona to an unprecedented treble, winning the La Liga, Copa del Rey, and UEFA Champions League titles. His tenure at Barcelona was marked by a distinctive, possession-based style of play, often referred to as "tiki-taka," which became synonymous with the club's identity.

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Bayern Munich & The Bundesliga Era

In 2013, Guardiola moved to Germany to manage Bayern Munich, one of the most successful clubs in Bundesliga history. While his philosophy of possession-based football faced initial skepticism, Guardiola's tactics soon brought success. His tenure at Bayern Munich was marked by domestic dominance, with the club winning three consecutive Bundesliga titles. Despite this, Guardiola's time in Germany was often viewed through the lens of Champions League success, a title that eluded him during this period.

Manchester City & English Football

Guardiola moved to English football in 2016, taking charge of Manchester City. His impact was transformative, with the club playing a brand of football that was both beautiful and effective. Guardiola led Manchester City to consecutive Premier League titles in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons, with the former campaign breaking numerous records, including most points in a Premier League season. His team's success extended to domestic cup competitions as well, highlighting Guardiola's ability to maintain high performance levels across multiple fronts.

Throughout his managerial career, Pep Guardiola has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt to different leagues and cultures, all while staying true to his footballing philosophy. His impact on the teams he has managed is undeniable, as is his influence on the game as a whole. Guardiola's commitment to an attractive, attacking style of play, his emphasis on tactical flexibility, and his track record of developing young players have all contributed to his status as one of the greatest and most influential managers in the history of football.

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Clint Dempsey is a retired American soccer player who has a net worth of $16 million. Clint Dempsey played in both the UK's Premier League and the US's MLS, as well as for the US men's national team. Across his seven seasons with the Premier League's Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur, he scored a total of 72 goals, the most by any American in a top European league. Back in the US, Dempsey led the Seattle Sounders to the Supporters' Shield in 2014.

Contracts, Salary, and Career Earnings

Dempsey was able to command significant salaries throughout his career. His first big contract came in 2007 when he signed with Fulham for a then-record transfer fee for an American player of $4 million. Dempsey continued to excel at Fulham, and in August 2012, he signed with Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of $9.6 million, further boosting his salary.

At the peak of time in the English Premier League, Clint's salary was $8 million per season. That made him the highest paid American soccer player in a European league.

Upon returning to Major League Soccer (MLS) in 2013, Dempsey signed with the Seattle Sounders as a Designated Player, earning an annual salary of around $4.6 million, which made him one of the highest-paid players in the league. Over the course of his entire career, Clint Dempsey's total earnings from contracts and salaries are estimated to be in the tens of millions of dollars, not including income from endorsements and sponsorships.

Early Life and Playing

Clint Dempsey was born on March 9, 1983 in Nacogdoches, Texas. For much of his childhood, he grew up in a trailer park with his siblings, and would play soccer with the many Hispanic immigrants in the area. As a teenager, Dempsey played in a local league that was predominantly Mexican. When his older brother Ryan went to try out for the Dallas Texans youth soccer club, Dempsey went along and was noticed and recruited by the team. He quickly became a standout player with the Texans, serving as the team's captain and high-scorer. However, he had to quit prematurely due to financial struggles. Dempsey went on to play soccer at Furman University.

New England Revolution

In the 2004 MLS SuperDraft, Dempsey was chosen eighth overall by the New England Revolution. He went on to have an excellent rookie season, scoring seven goals and leading his team to the Eastern Conference Finals. Dempsey was named MLS Rookie of the Year for his performance. He continued his success the next season with ten goals in 26 games, including the game-winning goal in the Eastern Conference Final en route to the MLS Cup. Dempsey missed significant playtime in 2006 due to injury, but was able to come on as a substitute in the Revolution's second-consecutive MLS Cup appearance.

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Fulham

In early 2007, Dempsey was transferred to the Premier League club Fulham in a $4 million deal, the most ever for an MLS player. He scored his first goal for the club in May in a home win over Liverpool. Dempsey had a solid 2007-08 season, finishing as Fulham's top Premier League goalscorer with six goals. The following season, he scored his first FA Cup goal in a home win over Swansea City. For the second-consecutive season, Dempsey finished as Fulham's top Premier League goalscorer, this time tied with Andrew Johnson. Those goals helped the club reach seventh place in the Premier League, the highest placement in Fulham's history. In the 2009-10 season, Dempsey and Fulham played in the newly formed UEFA Europa League and reached the final; this made Dempsey the first American ever to appear in a major European final. Ultimately, Fulham lost to Atlético Madrid.

Dempsey recorded a major achievement in the 2010-11 season: he became the first American player ever to score 10 goals in a Premier League season. The following season, he became the most prolific US goalscorer in Premier League history, and became only the second American to record a hat-trick in the FA Cup. Moreover, Dempsey became the first American ever to score a Premier League hat-trick. He concluded his tenure with Fulham with a total of 33 Premier League goals, the most ever for the club by a single player.

Tottenham Hotspur

Dempsey was transferred to Tottenham Hotspur in 2012. He scored his first goal for the club in a win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Tottenham ultimately made it to the second leg of the Europa League quarterfinals against FC Basel, eventually losing on penalties and being eliminated from the tournament.

Seattle Sounders 

In 2013, Dempsey returned to the US to sign with the Seattle Sounders. Early the next year, he went on loan to Fulham. Returning again to the US, Dempsey scored a hat-trick against the Portland Timbers in the MLS season opener in March. He continued to have an exceptional season, posting MLS career highs of 15 goals and 10 assists and helping the Seattle Sounders win the Supporters' Shield. Dempsey played well over the subsequent seasons until he was sidelined with an irregular heartbeat in 2016. Although some wondered if this would end his career, Dempsey was eventually given the go-ahead and returned in time for the 2017 season. In that season, the final one of his career, he scored 12 goals.

International Playing

On the global stage, Dempsey represented the US men's national soccer team starting in 2003 at the FIFA World Youth Championship. He went on to make his first appearance with the senior team in 2004. The year after that, Dempsey played his first international tournament, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which the US won. He subsequently played in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, where he was the only American to score a goal. In 2007, Dempsey helped the US win another Gold Cup; he would help the team win another in 2017.

Among his other major international tournaments, Dempsey played with the US national team in the 2009 Confederations Cup and the 2010 and 2014 World Cups. In the 2009 Confederations Cup, the US made it to the final, but lost to Brazil. Dempsey's greatest international performance was arguably in the 2014 World Cup, where he scored one of the fastest goals in World Cup history, at 29 seconds into a match against Ghana. With his goal against Portugal in the next match, Dempsey reached a total of four goals across three World Cups, the second most of any American player.

Personal Life

With his wife Bethany, Dempsey has five children. The family resides in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

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Chris Powell is an English professional soccer coach who has a net worth of $12 million. Not to be confused with the American personal trainer Chris Powell, Chris Powell has earned his net worth as a player, coach, and manager, and has also served as the Professional Footballer's Association chairman. He's the head of coaching at Tottenham Hotspur's Academy and coach for the England national team.

Early Life

Christopher George Robin Powell was born on September 8, 1969, in Lambeth, England. Chris attended Raynes Park High School, and after graduation played the 1985-1986 season for the Epsom & Ewell youth team.

Playing Career

Chris Powell went pro in December of 1987 as a trainee at Crystal Palace but failed to land a spot with the first team. After being on loan to Aldershot, Powell then moved on to Essex club Southend United and then to Derby County where he won the 1996-97 Supporter's Player of the Year Award before transferring back to Charlton Athletic. But in 2004, he moved on to West Ham United, and in 2005 decided to go back to Charlton after failed negotiations with West Ham United over contract issues. In 2006, Chris signed with Premiership and at the end of his one year contract was let go and returned for the third time to Charlton but more for coaching than playing. He had three spells over eight seasons with Charlton in total and was part of the squad that won the First Division to be promoted to the Premier League. In 2008, he signed a six month contract with Leicester City and in 2009 signed to be a player-coach, but retired from playing in 2010.

While running the position of left back as a player, Powell won the honors of "Football League First Division-runners up" with Derby County, "Football League First Division Champions" with Charlton Athletic, "Football Championship play-off winners" with West Ham United, and "Football League One Champions" with Leicester City. He also made five appearances for the England national team.

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Coaching Career

In 2011, Chris Powell became the manager of Charlton Athletic after signing a three and a half year contract. By the end of the 2011-12 season, Charlton Athletic became the champions of League One, Powell's first full season as the squad's manager. From 2014 to 2015, he managed Huddersfield Town and was an assistant manager at Derby County from 2016 to 2017 that included a spell as caretaker manager. He then managed Southend United from 2018 to 2019. Chris Powell is currently the head of coaching at Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur's Academy and a coach for the England national team.

Powell served as the chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association from November of 2005 until he retired.

As manager, he was honored with "Football League One Champions," "Football League One Manager of the Month," and "League Managers Association League One Manager of the Year " for Charlton Athletic. In October of 2009, Powell was named as one of the 50 ambassadors for England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Personal Life

Chris Powell is a Christian and an ambassador for many charities and organizations.

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