Biography & Early Wealth Journey

Upon being listed publicly, shares in Messi's REIT were trading at the equivalent of around $60 a share. That valued the REIT portfolio at $232 million.

Messi currently plays for Inter Miami CF, though he's lived in Spain for the majority of his career. He joined FC Barcelona's youth team when he was a mere 12 years old and eventually played for 17 years on the professional team, ultimately becoming one of the top soccer players in the world.

In Spain, REITs are a valuable asset for an investor because they have special tax breaks. Though Messi's portfolio has posted losses in previous years, he still has a valuation approaching a quarter-billion dollars.

Last year, Messi bought a waterfront mansion in South Florida worth $10.8 million. He now owns at least four properties across the state—might we see him branching out into the greater United States?

Primary Income Streams & Multi-Million Contracts

Messi is still performing well on the pitch. But when it's finally time to hang up his cleats, he's setting himself up for a lucrative post-playing career.