If you’re a top-class footballer, it’s only natural you’ll want to travel in style in your own private jet. But which player has the most costly set of wings?
FOOTBALLERS love the luxurious things in life.
They drive fast cars, wear expensive clothes and some even branch out into their own restaurants.
36Cristiano Ronaldo has his own customised private jetCredit: Instagram @cristiano
But these individuals take the term ‘baller’ to a whole new level and have the use of their own planes.
Let SunSport take you into the world of the private jets that the likes of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Neymar and David Beckham love to travel in.
You’ll never look at EasyJet the same way again…
10. Ronaldinho
Embraer Phenom 100
36Ronaldinho loves to travel in style on his private jet with palsCredit: Instagram @ronaldinho
He may be retired, but with plenty of money still in the bank he will be able to run his jet for years to come.
Brazilian-made, like the great man, he can get up to seven mates on board this light aircraft.
It has a maximum flight range of 1,355 miles at a speed of 466 miles per hour, so it’s the perfect jet for a short haul flight.
Cost: £2.6 million
36Ronaldinho’s jet has plush interiorsCredit: Embraer Executive Jets
36Ronaldinho’s small jet is worth £2.6 millionCredit: Embraer Executive Jets
36Now Ronaldinho is retired he will be able to use his private jet moreCredit: Rex Features
9. Kaka
Cessna Citation CJ3 Plus
We know the former Brazilian international loves the finer things in life, owning one of the best homes in the world in Madrid.
He also has this gorgeous jet which can carry up to nine passengers at a cruise speed of 478 miles per hour.
Able to do 2,040 nautical miles, it’s also one of more stylish on the market.
It even has a fully digital autopilot system that provides safety and reliability, should an emergency take place.
Cost: £5.7 million
36Kaka loves to fly in a Cessna Citation CJ3 Plus private jetCredit: Cessna
36Kaka’s private jet cost £5.7 millionCredit: AFP
36The Cessna is the art of luxury with its beautiful interiorsCredit: Cessna
8. Gareth Bale
Cessna Citation XL Plus
When he entered the big league at Real Madrid, he needed a proper set of wings to accompany him.
The flying Welshman can do up to 2,100 nautical miles on his Cessna Citation XL Plus.
And at 507 miles per hour, it’s able to get Bale to and from Madrid in no time.
Cost: £8.6 million
36Gareth Bale is now in the big league at Real Madrid and has use of a private jetCredit: Instagram @garethbale11
36Gareth Bale is another footballer who favours Cessna’s private jetsCredit: Cessna
Gareth Bale’s plane is worth £8.6 millionCredit: Instagram @garethbale11
7. Neymar
Embraer Legacy 450
The world’s most expensive footballer, who also owns his own helicopter, has this set of wings that are the envy of many.
If he’s looking to party or ferry around his stunning girlfriend Natalia Barulich, this provides ample room with capacity of up to nine guests.
Like the player himself, this speedy plane can cover up to 531 miles an hour.
It can also muster 2,900 nautical miles in one go, which won’t get Neymar quite to Brazil but it will reach over halfway on a single tank.
The jet’s neatest feature is its enhanced flight vision system, which boasts an infrared camera.
Cost: £10.8 million
Neymar’s private jet has enough room for his entourageCredit: Instagram
Neymar’s Embraer Legacy 450 is fitting for the world’s most expensive footballerCredit: AFP or licensors
Neymar’s private jet boasts stylish interiors including plush leather seatsCredit: Embraer Executive Jets
Neymar always travels in his Embraer Legacy 450 jetCredit: Instagram @neymarjr
6. Wayne Rooney
Dassault Falcon 900LX
Based in Geneva, Derby County boss Wayne can call upon this luxurious aircraft whenever he wishes and it’s a really a piece of art.
At 66 feet long and 24 feet in height, it really stands out from the crowd.
Manchester United fans sings songs about Wayne Rooney during away match at Everton
It covers as much ground as the Manchester United great (4,750 nautical miles) and does it consuming less fuel because of its revolutionary engine.
Even better, it is able to take Rooney from Liverpool’s John Lennon airport to a holiday spot in Dubai, so he avoids flying commercial completely.
Cost: £14 million
Having use of a Dassault Falcon means Wayne Rooney doesn’t need to fly commercial againCredit: PA:Press Association
Wayne Rooney can fly in comfort in his Dassault FalconCredit: Dassault Falcon
Wayne Rooney’s jet can get him from Liverpool to DubaiCredit: Dassault Falcon
5. Paul Pogba
Gulfstream G280
The French superstar dresses like a megastar and travels like a pop star.
He chooses this super-stylish Gulfstream that is the epitome of class, style and cool.
It gallops through the air at an impressive 559 miles per hour, but can only cover 3,600 nautical miles.
Paul Pogba loves the high life and has a private Gulfstream G280Credit: Instagram @paulpogba
Pogba can also bring an entourage with him for his short haul flights, with the cabin on the G280 able to accommodate 10 passengers.
The interiors are insane, with plush white leather seats providing the ultimate comfort.
He even has his own bed so he can rest and recuperate while airborne.
Cost: £18 million
Paul Pogba’s Gulfstream has a bed so he can catch up on some sleepCredit: Gulfstream
Paul Pogba’s Gulfstream is as classy as his playCredit: Gulfstream
Able to reach a top speed of 559mph, Paul Pogba’s jet is quickCredit: Gulfstream
4. David Beckham
Bombardier Challenger 350
David knows a thing or two about private jets, which is why the Bombardier is the best-selling business jet of the last decade.
The 350 comes with a more luxurious interior, including bigger windows to peer out of for an extra £1 million.
Although, judging by his wife Victoria’s Instagram, he prefers to have a kip during flight time.
David Beckham rides in a Bombardier Challenger 350Credit: Instagram @victoriabeckham
Becks does keep his plane stored in California and he still flies commercially too with his brood.
The Bombardier can carry eight passengers over 3,200 nautical miles and can reach a top flight speed of 528 miles per hour.
Cost: £19 million
David Beckham is also a fan of flying commerciallyCredit: Splash News
The Bombardier Challenger 350 can carry up to 8 passengersCredit: Bombardier
3. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Cessna Citation Longitude
A new jet on the scene in the Cessna range, this jet took its first flight in 2016 and was introduced for hire in 2017.
The big man likes his planes large too, it has a 65 feet wing span, one of the biggest around.
Inside it’s equally as impressive with comfortable leather seats allowing Zlatan to kick back and relax while in the air.
Reaching a cruise speed of 548 miles per hour, it’s nippy and is spacious with room for 12 passengers.
It can reach up to 3,500 nautical miles from one flight time.
Cost: £21 million
36Zlatan Ibrahimovic chooses to fly in a Cessna worth £21 millionCredit: Instagram @iamzlatanibrahimovic
36Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s plane can reach speeds of up to 548 mphCredit: Cessna
36Zlatan Ibrahimovic can travel up to 3,500 nautical miles at one go in his jetCredit: Cessna
2. Lionel Messi
Embraer Legacy 650
Messi is arguably first in the football history books, but he has to settle for the second most expensive plane on the list.
PSG star Leo loves to ride in the exquisite comfort of the Embraer Legacy 650, which comes with a hefty price tag.
A longer version of the Legacy 600, this jet can muster 3,900 nautical miles in one sitting.
It can also carry an impressive 1,134 kilograms on one trip, so there’s plenty of room for luggage.
36Leo Messi opts for the Embraer Legacy 650 as his jet of choiceCredit: http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/jets/legacy-650e/pages/multimedia.aspx
As many as 14 people can climb on board and it can reach a maximum speed of 528 miles per hour.
It also comes with a 10-year or 10,000 flight hour warranty, should Leo encounter any issues.
Cost: £25 million
36Leo Messi loves to travel in comfort in his Embraer Legacy jetCredit: Instagram @leomessi
36The Embraer Legacy 650 can get Leo Messi and a lot of luggage on 3,900 mile tripCredit: http://www.embraerexecutivejets.com/en-us/jets/legacy-650e/pages/multimedia.aspx
36Messi and his wife Antonela travel in styleCredit: Reuters
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Gulfstream G650
Who else would have the most expensive plane on the list?
Cristiano lives like a king and when he travels on a private jet he does it better than anyone else.
The Manchester United ace opts for a G650 which can carry an incredible 18 passengers at once.
It’s the fastest jet on the list, able to hit a top speed of 610 miles per hour too.
36Cristiano Ronaldo flies in the most costliest jet out of all footballersCredit: Twitter, @Cristiano
This twin-engine beauty can carry 2,950 kilograms and manages up to 7,000 nautical miles.
It’s the biggest and baddest private jet out there, and naturally it’s owned by Cristiano, who has even customised his jet with his squad number.
Cost: £28 million
36Ronaldo’s plane can accommodate up to 18 peopleCredit: Instagram
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Gulfstream G650 can reach top speeds of up to 610 mphCredit: Gulfstream
The Gulfstream G650 is the ultimate in comfort for Cristiano RonaldoCredit: Gulfstream
Sources: thesun.co.uk
