Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale has carved out a unique space in the world of football with his extraordinary speed, precision, and game-changing abilities on the field. His commanding presence in the sport matches his impressive $145 million net worth, placing him among the wealthiest and most influential footballers in the world today. If you are curious about how he achieved it, let’s dive into his remarkable life.  

What Is Gareth Bale's Net Worth?

As of October 2024, Gareth Bale boasts a net worth of $145 million.

Before making his way to La Liga in 2013 as one of the best young players in the world, Bale was playing for Tottenham Hotspur and was their highest-paid player, earning $156,000 a week. 

His salary would almost triple after he made his move to Real Madrid in 2013 for what was then the transfer record, $111.8 million. His initial contract with the team helped him earn around $450,000 per week. 

He would sign a contract extension with the team in 2016, that would keep him in Spain till 2022, and help him earn $195 million in salaries and bonuses. This included a weekly salary of $600,000 and an annual salary of $33 million. He reportedly received close to $118 million as a substitute, with $80 million from matches he played.  

His last destination before retiring from football was LAFC, where he earned a measly $2.3 million per year. 

His sponsorship deals also played a significant role in his net worth. In 2014, he signed a 6-year contract extension with Adidas worth $33 million. Bale also has a strong social media presence, earning around $185,000 for each sponsored post. 

What Is Gareth Bale’s Claim To Fame?

At just 16 years, the Welsh footballer became the second-youngest player to debut for Southampton. He played his first match in 2006, in a 2–0 victory over Millwall which was the start of his long and excellent career on the football pitch. 

• First hat-trick: Spurs took on reigning UCl champs, Inter Milan in October 2010, in a group stage match. Inter was heavily favored going into the fixture. The first half of the match went worse than what anyone would have expected as Spurs were brought down to 10 men and given a 4-goal deficit. Come the second half, Bale single-handedly brought Spurs back into the game by scoring a first senior hat-trick against one of the best defenses and arguably the best right-back in the world at the time, Maicon. Though his team didn’t win, Bale showed the rest of the world what he was capable of. 
• Breakout season for Spurs: In the 2012/13 season, Bale firmly cemented his place as one of the best players not only in the Premier League but also in Europe. He scored 26 in total, including 21 goals in the league, which helped Spurs get 5th and qualification for the Europa League play-off round. His performances during the season helped him win the PFA Players' Player of the Year,  Young Player of the Year, and the FWA Footballer of the Year Award from the Football Writers' Association. This feat made him the first player since Cristiano Ronaldo to win all three awards in the same season. 
• Most expensive player in the world: In 2013, Bale transferred to Real Madrid for a world-record then fee of $109 million, breaking his new teammate, Ronaldo’s old record. His transfer fee record would be broken by Paul Poga in 2016.
• Golazo against Barcelona in 2014: Bale scored the winner and arguably the best goal he had ever scored, against rivals Barcelona in the 2014 Copa del Rey Final. With 6 minutes left on the clock, Bale raced past Marc Bartra from the halfway line (and outside the pitch) to score the winning goal. It was the best way for Bale to announce himself to his new fans.
• World Cup ticket: The crowning moment came in 2022 when Bale led Wales to their first World Cup in 64 years. With two goals against Austria in the playoff semi-final and a deflected free-kick against Ukraine to secure Wales' spot, he was a key player in the qualifying campaign. At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Bale scored Wales’ first World Cup goal since 1958, a crucial penalty against the United States. Although Wales' campaign ended in the group stage, Bale was always the team's leader and talisman. 

What Are Gareth Bale’s Notable Business Ventures and Investments? 

Bale has showcased his strategic approach to business outside of football through various investments. 

• Elevens Bar & Grill: Gareth made his debut in the food service industry with the opening of Elevens Bar & Grill in partnership with Brains Brewery in 2017. Nestled in the heart of Cardiff, Elevens provides an ideal location for sports fans to enjoy the stadium experience with its 20 4K HD TVs and surround sound system. The sports bar earns millions on a yearly basis. 
• Par 59: The bar-cum-restaurant is located in Cardiff and Bristol. Both the stations were opened in March and December 2022 respectively with sets of mini golf. The player intends to expand the golf-themed business to other cities, including Exeter, Bath, Newcastle, Southampton, Manchester, Liverpool, and Edinburgh.
• Bale Ale and Bale Lager: The footballer introduced his own line of beers, Bale Ale and Bale Lager in October 2022. The products are mostly available in Wales and cost around $2, to celebrate Wales’ return to the World Cup after 64 years. He also intends to enter into the California beer industry with this brand. 
• Ellevens Esports: Bale co-founded a Welsh esports organization called Ellevens Esport in 2019, alongside 38 Entertainment Group. The organization was created to compete in various gaming tournaments, especially FIFA. The org has been inactive since the end of 2022, and has won around $50K in winnings.
• Penderyn Distillery: Bale also invested in the whiskey industry by becoming a shareholder of the renowned Welsh whiskey producer, Penderyn Distillery in November 2022. He is also the brand ambassador for the company extending his relationship with the business.  
• TGL: Beyond food and beverage, Bale has a keen interest in golf. In 2023, he, along with other renowned players, invested in Tomorrow’s Golf League. Set to begin in 2024, this high-tech golf league aims to compete with LIV Golf by blending stadium-based competitions with PGA tour events.

What Are Gareth Bale’s Notable Endorsements? 

Aside from Penderyn Distillery, the Welsh football star has secured several high-profile endorsements throughout his career. Some of them are listed below. 

• Adidas: Bale has had connections to German footwear since he was 16 years old. In 2014, the then Madrid player agreed to a six-year contract for $26 million with Adidas. He became the first player to wear the Adidas F50 crazy light football boots, and in 2015, he unveiled the Adidas X15 football boots. In 2024, Bale became the official ambassador for the brand’s golf clothing and footwear. He is featured in the CodeChaos campaign.
• EA Sports: Bale has been a prominent figure in EA Sports' FIFA video game series. He was seen with Lionel Messi on the FIFA 14 covers for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Middle East. Furthermore, the game featured his trademark goal celebration. However, the ex-Real Madrid winger along with Zlatan Ibrahimovic called for a probe over image rights in the FIFA video games. 
• BT Sports: Bale signed a 3-year contract in 2013 to become the brand ambassador for BT Sports. The deal included him featuring in TV ads and guest appearances in the sports channel of the business. 
• Lucozade: Gareth Bale along with several other European sports personalities was roped in by Lucozade in 2014. Unfortunately, the approximately $12 million ad campaign including TV and posters was banned by the Advertising Standards Authority. 
• UNDERRATED Tour: In May 2024, Bale became an ambassador for the inaugural European Tour for Steph Curry's UNDERRATED Golf. The tour aims to provide ample opportunities for junior golfers from all communities by balancing participation in the sport. This role suits Bale well, as his love for the game has been publicly documented (Wales. Golf. Madrid).
  “My role as an ambassador allows me to fuse my enthusiasm for the sport with my passion for creating multi-faced sports opportunities for youth within Wales, and I look forward to seeing the young athletes’ skills when they step out on the greens at Walton Heath this May,"
• SBOTOP: Bale became a regional brand ambassador for Asis for online bookmaker SBOTOP in April 2024.

How Does Gareth Bale Spend His Millions? 

The football legend mostly spent his millions on various business deals and real estate holdings. Besides that, he also has a passion for buying luxurious vehicles and helping the needy.

How Many Real Estate Properties Does Gareth Bale Own? 

Gareth Bale owns several luxury properties, but most of them aren’t publicized. Still, we have some news about his real estate holdings and here, we have discussed them. 

• Glamorgan mansion: The $5.2 million property in the Vale of Glamorgan, owned by the former Tottenham player, boasts six bedrooms, a study, and a custom three-hole golf course in the garden. The golf course features replicas of three of the world’s most iconic holds - the 17th at Sawgrass, the 8th Postage Stamp at Royal Troon, and the 12th at Augusta National. 
• London mansion: In late 2013, Bale sold his five-bedroom mansion for sale at $2.8 million after making the move to Spain with Madrid earlier that same year.
• Madrid mansion: Bale also had a mega-mansion in Madrid during his time at Real. He listed his former home for sale back in 2022 after he parted ways with the Spanish giants and Real Madrid’s latest sensation Kylian Mbappe purchased the same for $9 million. 
• Cardiff home: In 2018, he bought this house for around $327K for his sister-in-law, the sibling of Emma Rhys-Jones. Along with the home, Gareth also gifted her a car. 

How Big Is Gareth Bale’s Car Collection? 

Gareth Bale, known for his speed and skill on the field, has a taste for high-end automobiles. However, he signed an agreement in July 2015 with Auto Vivendi that allowed him a new supercar every 2 months. It means he was spotted with a lot of cars that were not owned by him. This makes it difficult to be certain of his actual collection but boy oh boy, driving a new supercar every other month for only $33,000 a year seems like a solid deal for the footballer. 

• Mercedes SLS AMG: This exquisite silver sports car is an exceptional addition to Bale's collection. The Welsh legend was seen posing with his newest flex on social media in 2015. 
• Lamborghini Huracan: Gareth also owns a vibrant green Lamborghini Huracan. Unfortunately, he had to shift from supercars to bigger and spacier ones as it was suspected that driving the luxurious beasts had been the main cause of his hamstring injuries. 
• Audi Q7: Thanks to Real Madrid's sponsorship deal with Audi, Bale enjoys the perks of driving an Audi Q7 50 TDI. He got himself this stunning black car, on a chilly Christmas night. In Sep 2014, Bale accidentally ran over a Sevilla fan’s foot making his way out of Real Madrid’s training ground in Valdebebas.
• Bentley Continental GTC Speed: Bale got himself a Continental GTC Speed soon after he made his move to Madrid in 2013. In 2014, he was spotted driving white convertible to the Valdebebas training ground.

As mentioned earlier, the cars listed above might not be actually owned by Gareth but he did enjoy driving (despite the pain) every single one of them.

Private Jet 

• Cessna Citation XLS+: Bale doesn’t just indulge in luxury on the road; he also flies in style. The Welsh footballer spent over $8.5 million for this private jet equipped with modern amenities like a mini-bar and an onboard phone to ensure a seamless journey. 

What Are Gareth Bale’s Charitable Contributions? 

His philanthropic efforts are largely focused on health, sports, and youth development, particularly in Wales and other places he has called home during his football career. 

• 11 against Ebola: In 2014, Bale participated in FIFA's "11 against Ebola" campaign alongside other top football players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Xavi Alonso, Neymar Jr., and Didier Drogba. The campaign raised awareness about the disease Ebola and promoted ways to combat it. 
• Cardiff and Vale University Health Board: Gareth Bale and his wife, Emma, donated approx. $1.3 million health boards in Wales and Spain to support efforts in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. The couple requested the board to use the funds to enhance the response to the pandemic, providing essential extras for staff and patients that typical NHS funding can't cover. The player also contributed around $18,500 for Christmas hampers in Swansea, Wales.
• Velindre Cancer Charity: The football legend became a Velindre Patron in 2019, causing a stir on the Charity’s social media. The player has helped the organization by participating in their awareness-raising programs, highlighting the impact donations have on patients and their families. In 2021, he led the Charity’s Wear Red campaign during the Euros, attracting support from a new audience of football fans. 

What's Next For Gareth Bale? 

Gareth Bale retired from professional football in January 2023 and he has been seen wearing his golf tee on several occasions. The golf enthusiast even took part in The Open and the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am last year. He has also joined NBA legend Steph Curry’s Underrated Golf as a brand ambassador for its first European Tour. 
Bale has also been linked with Wrexham A.F.C. as the co-owner Rob McElhenney is optimistic about Wales' all-time top scorer to come back from his retirement. However, there has yet to be an official statement from the five-time UCL winner. 

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