Luis Enrique Martinez Garcia, or simply Luiz Enrique as he’s best known, was born in May 1970 and he is a legendary figure in the world of football betting – remembered fondly for his playing days and more recently in the dugout.
Renowned for his versatility on the pitch and his leadership skills for club and country, Luis Enrique enjoyed a hugely successful playing career before making the switch to management and he’s continued to make a positive impact on the sport.
How Much Is Luis Enrique Worth?
According to the latest estimates in May 2025, Luis Enrique has a predicted net worth of around £25 million.
The majority of his wealth was obtained from his football career but there have been a number of endorsements and brand deals that have helped to bolster his financial portfolio.
Enrique allegedly signed a £1 million per year salary during his tenure as Spain national team manager, while he is currently earning around £4.7 million per season as manager of Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.
Playing Career
Making his debut at just 18 years old, Luis Enrique’s footballing career began at Sporting Gijon. He impressed during his time at the club, attracting attention from several of the country’s biggest teams – including a certain Real Madrid.
In 1989, he made the switch to the Santiago Bernabeu and enjoyed eight glorious years at the club, winning two La Liga titles and the Copa Del Rey crown.
However, a big move to rivals FC Barcelona materialised in 1996 and that changed the course of his career and the way he impacted betting odds going forward.
He was a pivotal figure at Camp Nou during his time at the club, helping Barcelona to two La Liga titles, the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup and the UEFA Super Cup.
In addition, he was named club captain from 2002 to 2004 and he remains a fan favourite to this day.
Furthermore, Luis Enrique was a mainstay in the Spain national team, amassing over 60 international caps while winning a gold medal as part of the Spanish team at the 1992 Olympic Games.
Switch To Management
Luis Enrique decided to retire from playing in 2004 but quickly turned his hand to management and he was given an opportunity at Barcelona B before brief stints at AS Roma and Celta Vigo.
However, he always looked destined for the top job at Camp Nou.
In 2014, he was appointed as head coach of Barcelona and Luis Enrique was in charge for one of the club’s most decorated campaigns, with La Blaugrana winning the La Liga title, Copa Del Rey crown and Champions League trophy in 2015.
In addition, Luis Enrique took charge of the Spain national team – leading the nation to the Euro 2020 semi-finals before stepping down due to personal reasons.
He returned to the helm in 2022 but stood down again after Spain crashed out of the 2022 World Cup in the last-16 stage.
Since then, he was appointed manager of Paris Saint-Germain and he led the Ligue 1 giants to the domestic title and French Cup double in his first season in charge.
Under Luis Enrique, PSG reached the Champions League final in 2024/25.
Family Life
Luis Enrique married long-time partner Elena Culell in December 1997, with the couple giving birth to three children: a son named Pacho and two daughters, Sira and Xana.
In August 2019, devastating news struck the family as youngest daughter Xana passed away after a five-month battle with bone cancer.
Luis Enrique opted to take a leave of absence from his role as Spain national manager to be with his family during the period, and the family have continued to honour Xana on a regular basis – both in interviews and on social media.
In 2022, Luis Enrique shared a heartfelt message on a social media channel to pay tribute to his daughter on what would’ve been her 13th birthday.
The family have had to endure one of the toughest moments but the love and bond that they have for each other is clear for all to see.
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