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Sergio Ramos is one of the greatest players of the 21st century
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A World Cup and Champions League winner, Ramos is believed to be worth around £60 million
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Read below for more on the PSG star
Sergio Ramos swapped La Liga for Ligue 1 in 2021.
Now donning the dark blue of Paris Saint Germain rather than the iconic white of Real Madrid, Ramos is once again at a team gunning for silverware with PSG heavily favoured in Ligue 1 betting odds throughout the season.
Those who have bet on football online over the last 15 years will be well aware of Ramos’ success. He’s conquered club and international football.
Often a figure of controversy, he’s not always been popular, but that isn’t something he seems to care all that much about.
Ramos is driven by winning, and while that’s not unique among elite athletes, his win-at-all costs mentality has proven a crucial driving force for club and country.
Net Worth
Sergio Ramos’ net worth is thought to be in the region of £60 million.
A combination of high salaries and lucrative endorsements has allowed Ramos to build a huge fortune, becoming one of the wealthiest footballers of the 21st century.
Defenders aren’t generally considered the most marketable footballers. Ramos bucks that trend – brands have been queueing up to work with the Real Madrid icon.
While he hasn’t pursued interests away from football as aggressively as some players, it’s unclear what the future holds for Ramos. He’s in an extreme position of financial comfort – perhaps punditry is in the pipeline once he hangs up his boots.
Salary
Sergio Ramos has a gross annual wage of €21million. This salary ranks among the biggest in world football, although it’s not the largest on his club team.
It has been reported that Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Lionel Messi all earn considerably more than Ramos – the defender still pockets over double what many of his other teammates earn, however.
Both Marquinhos and Marco Verratti are believed to receive a lower salary than Sergio Ramos.
The Spaniard is an icon, among the most popular football players on social media, and has a packed trophy case at home. Still, he’s in the twilight of his career and such a salary is eyebrow-raising.
Former Clubs
Sergio Ramos has only played for three clubs in his career. Starting out with his hometown club of Sevilla, Ramos made 41 appearances for the club in 2004-05, catching the eye of Real Madrid.
Los Blancos coughed up €27 million for Ramos, making him the most expensive Spanish defender of all-time.
With a place in the all-time La Liga XI, Ramos more than repaid that fee, spending over 15 years in the capital and collecting trophies at a prolific rate.
While he was switched between the centre and right-hand side of defence, Ramos’ knack for goal scoring and picking up red cards was immediately apparent.
Real Madrid were searching for a winning formula, and Ramos was clearly a part of their long-term future, a status that was confirmed when he made the FIFA Team of the Year in 2008.
Selected as one of four club captains and moved into central defence on a permanent basis, Ramos’ importance to Real only increased.
The 2010s brought La Decima and a period of Champions League dominance with Ramos often proving decisive in European football tips.
Following immense success with Spain, winning three straight major tournaments, Ramos lifted four Champions Leagues with Los Blancos through the 2010s, often coming up with decisive goals or resilient defensive performances when it mattered most.
In June 2021, it was announced that Ramos was leaving the club at the end of his deal that summer.
He had amassed over 670 appearances for Real Madrid, a tally only bettered by Raul, Iker Casillas and Manolo Sanchis. Just 19 players in the club’s history have scored more goals.
Despite having celebrated his 35th birthday a few months earlier, PSG signed Ramos to a two-year deal in July 2021.
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Sevilla 2003-2005 – 76 appearances, five goals
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Real Madrid 2005-2021 – 671 appearances, 101 goals
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PSG 2021-present – Two appearances, zero goals
Wife
Sergio Ramos wife is Pilar Rubio. The couple have been together since September 2012, with their relationship being confirmed at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
They celebrated their engagement in 2018 and got married in Ramos’ hometown of Seville the following year.
Rubio is a television presenter and reporter, who has featured on numerous popular shows in Spain, including Sé lo que hicisteis..., ¡Mira quién baila! and El Hormiguero.
In September 2021, Rubio appeared on the opening episode of the 16th season of El Hormiguero. She spoke of the difficulties adapting to life in France, and her upcoming projects, but the highlight was a surprise visit from Ramos.
Children
Sergio Ramos and Pilar Rubio have four children together. The youngest is Máximo Adriano, born in July 2020. Their other sons are called Alejandro, Marco and Sergio.
Occasional family snaps are shared on their respective social media platforms. Pilar Rubio has over seven million followers on Instagram, and Ramos is nearing 50 million.
Honours
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La Liga – 2006-07, 2007-08, 2011-12, 2016-17, 2019-20
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Copa del Rey – 2010-11, 2013-14
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Supercopa de Espana – 2008, 2012, 2017, 2019-20
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Champions League – 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18
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UEFA Super Cup – 2014, 2016, 2017
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Club World Cup – 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018
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World Cup – 2010
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Euros – 2008, 2012
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La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year – 2005
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FIFPro World 11 – 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
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UEFA Team of the Year – 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020
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La Liga Best Defender – 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2016-17
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Euros Team of the Tournament – 2012
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Champions League Squad of the Season – 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18
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UEFA La Liga Team of the Season – 2016-17, 2019-20
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UEFA Defender of the Season – 2017, 2018
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IFFHS Men’s World Team – 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
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IFFHS World Team of the Decade – 2011-20
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IFFHS World’s Highest Scoring Defender of the 21st Century – 2000-2020
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L’Equipe Team of the Year - 2020
*Credit for all of the photos in this article belongs to AP Photo*
FIRST PUBLISHED: 15th March 2022
