Mario Balotelli Net Worth, Earnings, Investments & Assets Breakdown

Football is a money making sport not only for those who are running it but also for the players and Mario Balotelli’s net worth pays homage to exactly this statement. Like most footballers, Balotelli too came from a poor background but eventually, his talent and hard work led him to a great career and a lavish lifestyle.

Mario Balotelli has been the center of controversy and brilliance throughout his career. Balotelli has spent his time at top clubs like Manchester City, Inter Milan, Liverpool and AC Milan. The Italian was at his peak when he played for Italy’s national team, particularly in 2012 when he helped them reach the Euros final. Unfortunately for him, his inconsistency got the best of him and off-the-pitch controversies further worsened everything for him.

Nonetheless, Balotelli continued to play for various clubs such as OGC Nice, Olympique Marseille, Brescia, and now Genoa. Although he never reached his full potential, Balotelli has won quite a few prestigious trophies including three Serie A titles, one Premier League title, and one UEFA Champions League title. Overall, he has scored 210 goals and has 42 assists to his name in 500 appearances in his club career. This highlights his soaring financial surge and eventual downfall. However, he is still earning as a professional footballer and that only elevates his net worth further.

Mario Balotelli’s playing days are likely coming to an end and he barely gets any playing time for Genoa. He is likely to move to another league where he can get more playing time and probably plan his retirement from there. Till then, Balotelli is going to continue to earn money from his professional career.

Name	Mario Balotelli
Estimated Net Worth	£29million
Source of Wealth	Football contracts, endorsements etc
Salary	Approx. £1.2 million per year
Business (Ownership)	NA
Sponsorships	Puma, Nike, Bitexen

What is Mario Balotelli’s Net Worth in 2025?

Mario Balotelli’s net worth in 2025 is estimated at £29 million according to reports. Surprisingly his net worth was barely £1 million when he started his professional career in 2006 at Lumezzane after which he joined Inter Milan. Eventually, his paycheck grew as he progressed further and further, and eventually hit his peak in 2013-2014 playing for Manchester City and then AC Milan. His net worth at that time was roughly around £40-50 million because of playing at top-tier clubs and also having endorsements with Nike and Puma. As of now, his current net worth has been reduced a bit since he does not play for top-profile clubs anymore. Nevertheless, his previous earnings from top-tier clubs and endorsements with brands like Puma, Nike, and Bitexen still contribute to his wealth.

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Mario Balotelli Salary

Despite not playing football at the highest level, Mario Balotelli still earns a good amount of money from his current club Genoa FC. His appearances have been reduced drastically over the years and he has now only made six appearances in the Serie A for Genoa because of a hand injury. Balotelli’s current contract is a one-year deal at Genoa FC which he signed in 2025. His annual salary is reported to be £1.2 million and although the exact amount is not disclosed there is also a signing bonus of £150,000 – £200,000 included in his contract.

There are also performance pay bonuses included in his contract such as extra pay for goals scored, individual accolades and appearances. His current contract signifies a huge change in his career as he used to receive multi-million pound deals as a young thriving superstar back in his prime.

Season	Club	Salary (Annual)
2024-2025	Genoa	£1.2 million
2023-2024	AC Monza	£1.2 million
2022-2023	Nice	£1.5 million
2021-2022	Adana Demirspor	£1.3 million

Mario Balotelli Endorsements & Sponsorships

Balotelli used to be one of the most thriving talents in the world but as of now he does not have any endorsements or sponsorships.

Nike

Balotelli had a sponsorship deal with Nike from 2011 to 2014 during his tenure at Manchester City and AC Milan in which he wore multiple Nike football boots to promote the brand.

Puma

In 2014, Mario Balotelli signed a huge cleats deal with Puma wearing their evoPOWER Stampa FG boots and other custom-made boots as well.

Bitexen

Balotelli was also a brand ambassador of Bitexen in 2021 and as a part of the deal he promoted the platform via his social media.

Mario Balotelli Investments

Mario Balotelli has not made any notable or publicly disclosed investments in any famous industry so far.

Mario Balotelli Assets

Car Collection

Balotelli is known for his love of luxury cars and his collection over the years boasts many prestigious cars. The Italian once had a Ferrari 458 Italia, Lamborghini Gallardo, Audi RS5, Maserati Gran Turismo, and even a Bentley Continental GT. The value of these cars varies a lot however these car brands are amongst the elite brands and Balotelli has bought the best of the best in his collection. His exquisite car collection is estimated to be around £10 million.

Properties

Mario Balotelli has owned several properties throughout his career. There is not much information regarding his properties during his time at Manchester City and Marseille. However during his Serie A days at Inter Milan and AC Milan, he owned a huge villa of almost €3.5 million in Italy which is one of his most exquisite properties. The villa consists of a huge garden, a big swimming pool and state of the art amenities as well. Currently, it is speculated that Balotelli lives in a residence near Genoa’s training ground.

Watch Collection

Just like his extravagant car collection, Mario Balotelli also has a taste for luxury watches as well. Balotelli has been seen wearing watches from brands like Rolex, Audemars Piguet, and Hublot. His most notable watches are the Rolex Daytona and the Hublot Big Bang. Balotelli’s combined watch collection’s value is estimated to be around £500,000 which is a strong testament to his knack of enjoying luxury.

Mario Balotelli Charity

Balotelli is not as vocal about his charitable donations as some celebrities but he has donated to various charities in the past. The amounts have not been publicly disclosed. However, Balotelli has donated to numerous children’s charities in Italy and abroad as well donating money to organizations that aid people living in poverty and to homeless people.

One of his most famous acts of kindness was back in 2011 during his Manchester City days when he paid for the repairs of the house of an elderly woman who was going through a very difficult period. Other than that, Balotelli has been an advocate for campaigns against racism since quite some time.

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