Private airplanes are considered the fastest means of travel and help players ensure their physical fitness better than other means of transportation. It also avoids spending hours checking in and going through security checks at airports. With a personal plane, players can choose the date and time they want for the trip. Private jets are a good solution for the busy schedules of football stars. Photo: Aerocorner. |
1. Cristiano Ronaldo’s Gulfstream G200 and G650 ( 92 million USD ): Among soccer stars who own personal planes, Ronaldo is the most prominent name. He is also a rare player with 2 private planes, with a total value of nearly 92 million USD . Photo: Marca. |
Ronaldo’s first plane model was the Gulfstream G200, which the Portuguese player bought in 2015 for 20 million pounds ( 27.4 million USD ). This is a twin-engine commercial aircraft model, limited to 250 units produced worldwide. This aircraft model can reach a maximum speed of 900 km/h, a range of 6,300 km, and a maximum flight ceiling of 13,700 m. Photo: The Sun. |
Ronaldo also owns a Gulfstream G650 worth $64.5 million . This is the latest aircraft model of Gulfstream, launched in 2012. Ronaldo used this aircraft model during his promotional trip to Asia in 2019. Gulfstream G650 can reach a maximum speed of 956 km /h, flight range 12,964 km and maximum ceiling 15,545 m. Photo: Ronaldo. |
2. Lionel Messi’s Gulfstream V ( 16.6 million USD ): Gulfstream V is a luxury private jet model, worth 45 million USD . However, it is not owned by Messi, this plane is rented long-term by the Argentine striker, for about 16.6 million USD . Photo: Airhistory. |
This is quite a popular form in the world of personal aircraft or yachts. The lessee will pay an annual fee to use the aircraft and can personalize it, similar to an owner. |
Messi’s plane has been refurbished and can accommodate 16 people. The plane’s steps have the family name of the former Barca striker engraved and the tail of the plane is printed with the number 10 (Messi’s shirt number at Barca). Photo: Airportdata. |
The Gulfstream V is a commercial jet aircraft, manufactured by the American aircraft company Gulfstream Aerospace. The power of this aircraft model comes from 2 Rolls-Royce BR700 jet engines, thrust of 6.6 tons, maximum speed of 941 km/h, maximum range of 10,742 km. Photo: Airlines. |
3. Neymar’s Cessna Citation Sovereign ( 22 million USD ): Cessna Citation Sovereign (680) is a private aircraft model developed by Cessna. Neymar’s plane is worth about 22 million USD . This aircraft model can accommodate 12 people and a crew of 2 pilots. Photo: Aerocorner. |
Cessna Citation Sovereign (680) shares 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW306A turboprop engines from the Gulfstream G200 aircraft model, thrust of 26.9 kN on each side, total force of 53.8 kN (5.5 tons). It can reach a maximum speed of 890 km/h, a flight range of 5,900 km and a maximum flight ceiling of 14,000 m. Photo: Menkoraviation. |
In addition to jets, Neymar also owns a private Mercedes-Benz Airbus H-145 helicopter worth $13.7 million , which he bought in 2019. On the tail of the helicopter is the abbreviation NJR (Neymar). Jr). It is located in Brazil and is often used by Neymar to travel to the training ground with the national team. Photo: The Sun. |
4. Paul Pogba’s Gulfstream G280 ( 20 million USD ): The Man United midfielder also owns a Gulfstream G280 private plane. This aircraft model has a market price of about 20 million USD . Like Messi, Paul Pogba did not buy this plane model, he owned it on a long-term lease. Photo: Menkoraviation. |
The French player often uses the Gulfstream G280 on vacations in the US or on trips to promote the image of the same brand. Photo: Aerocorner. |
The Gulfstream G280 is a private jet. It can fly at a maximum speed of 850 km/h and a range of 6,700 km, with a maximum flight ceiling of 13,716 m. This aircraft model can accommodate up to 10 passengers and 2 pilots. Photo: Paul Pogba. |
5. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s Cessna Citation Longitude ( 26 million USD ): AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic also owns a private plane – the Cessna Citation Longitude. With a salary of no less than 8.2 million USD /year, it is not difficult for Ibrahimovic to buy an expensive plane. Photo: Aerocorner. |
The 40-year-old striker’s Cessna Citation Longitude is worth about 26 million USD . It can accommodate 12 passengers and 2 pilots. This is one of the newest private aircraft models on the market, launched in 2019. Up to now, the world has 33 Cessna Citation Longitude aircraft. Photo: Menkoraviation. |
This aircraft model is equipped with 2 Honeywell HTF7700L propeller engines, thrust of 34.10 kN. Cessna Citation Longitude can reach a maximum speed of 895 km/h, flight range of 6,482 km, maximum flight ceiling of 13,716 m. Photo: AVWeb. |
6. Gareth Bale’s Cessna Citation Price is about 8 million USD . This is a private jet model that can carry 12 passengers and 2 pilots. Photo: Aerocorner. |
This aircraft model is equipped with 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545C turboprop engines, thrust of 18.32 kN on each side, total thrust of 36.64 kN (3.74 tons). Cessna Citation XLS+ can reach a maximum speed of 816 km/h, a flight range of 3,441 km and a maximum flight ceiling of 13,716 km. Photo: The Sun. |
Compared to the above aircraft models, the Cessna Citation XLS+ belongs to the lower segment, has a shorter operating range and of course the price is also significantly cheaper. However, this aircraft model is also capable of serving Gareth Bale on trips around Europe. Photo: Walesonline. |