Football is considered a working-class game, with many professionals coming from humble backgrounds. But who are some footballers that grew up wealthy?

The following short list includes players such as Pirlo, Gianluca Vialli (RIP) and Pique: https://m.allfootballapp.com/news/EPL/Seven-footballers-who-were-mega-rich-before-sport—including-Gianluca-Vialli/2998595

For the purposes of a more interesting discussion, we’ll exclude children of former pro footballers, cause y’know that kind of feels like cheating.

  • amusedfridaygoat@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    I’m pretty sure Patrick Bamford comes from some money (completely unverified and based on a throwaway comment from someone at work one time)