6 expensive supercars that athletes own: Messi leads the list

Many athletes are willing to spend a fortune to own one-of-a-kind cars.

Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti in 1957 – 35 million USD – Lionel Messi

In 2016, the whole of Europe was feverish with the news that the most expensive Ferrari in world history was owned by Lionel Messi. It is known that the Ferrari Scaglietti car costs up to 35 million USD (about 840 billion VND). Messi won it in an auction, surpassing rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti, the most expensive Ferrari in the world

This Scaglietti 335 S is not a regular old Ferrari. It is considered an “invincible” horse, continuously winning the throne in many famous races around the world. The 335 S is based on the 520/B chassis and is based on the 315 S, equipped with a 3.8-liter V12 engine. After that, the car was replaced with a V12 engine, 4.1 liter capacity, producing 400 horsepower to “fight” at the Le Mans 24 Hours racetrack.

In fact, Messi has never “showed off” that he is the owner of the most expensive car in the world. He only hinted that he won the auction with a toy racing car (the character McQueen from the movie Cars) with the caption: “This is my new car.”

Messi posted a meaningful photo right after the auction of the 335 S

Bugatti Centodieci – 11.5 million USD – Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo’s car collection is valued at about 22.5 million USD. Of these, the most expensive one the Portuguese superstar owns is half, costing him nearly 11.5 million USD. That is the Bugatti Centodieci, one of the rarest supercars in the world because only about 10 were produced.

Bugatti Centodieci, an extremely aggressive super sports car that Ronaldo owns

The Bugatti Centodieci is considered a birthday gift to celebrate Ronaldo’s 36th birthday. He officially added it to his expensive collection in February 2021.

Because the Bugatti Centodieci is a limited and extremely rare edition, Ronaldo had to wait more than a year to receive the car.

Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita – 4.8 million USD – Floyd Mayweather

Considered the “jewel” in Mayweather’s car collection, the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita costs up to 4.8 million USD.

Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, a supercar with only 2 produced worldwide

The name Trevita in English means “three whites”. The reason the car is so named is also due to the innovative materials used to create it.

Before the Trevita was born, almost all automakers used only black carbon fiber. This car is truly a breakthrough when it is made of bright white diamond-coated carbon fiber, an exclusive material of Koenigsegg. That’s why it has the nickname “diamond weaving car”.

Mayweather’s Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita was the fastest supercar in the world at the time of its launch. Yet for some unknown reason, Mayweather sold it for just $2.6 million not long after splurging on it.

Mayweather and his “diamond-woven” car

Ferrari Enzo – 3 million USD – Floyd Mayweather

In addition to the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, Mayweather’s car collection also includes a Ferrari Enzo.

Enzo Ferrari is a 12-cylinder Ferrari supercar named after the company founder, Enzo Ferrari. It was built in 2003 using Formula 1 technology such as carbon fiber bodywork, F1-style sequential shift transmission, and carbon ceramic brake discs.

Ferrari Enzo, Mayweather’s second supercar

In 2004, Sports Car International ranked Enzo Ferrari third in its list of Top Sports Cars of the First Decade of the 21st Century. Motor Trend Classic ranked Enzo fourth in its list of top sports cars of the first decade of the 21st  century  . list of “The Greatest Ferraris of All Time”.

Unfortunately, despite many plus points, this Ferrari Enzo was eventually sold mercilessly by Mayweather in an auction.

Ferrari LaFerrari – 1.3 million USD – Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Two years ago, English fans joked with each other that if they saw a rainbow Ferrari on the street, 99% of that car belonged to Aubameyang.

Indeed, the Gabonese striker owns a very specially designed Ferrari. Its entire body is covered in sparkling Chrome, extremely recognizable.

Aubameyang’s one-of-a-kind Ferrari LaFerrari