World Cup star who went from the EFL to Barcelona is now worth over £200million
Former Middlesbrough striker Martin Braithwaite is estimated to be worth more than £200million. The 34-year-old's wealth has ballooned thanks to his property investments.
Braithwaite played for Barcelona, Toulouse and Espanyol, in addition to representing the Denmark national team. He currently plays for Gremio in Brazil.
The forward's passion for property began back in 2017 when he entered the world of investing alongside his brother and business partner, Philip Michael. The forward made his first investment of around £600,000 in the USA.
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However, the growth of his portfolio was unprecedented. In just a year, his stake in these businesses increased in value to approximately £7.2m. That value has continued to rise, reaching around £180m, with his real estate holdings currently valued at around £200m.
Braithwaite's business model is focused on the purchase, development, and management of real estate. There is a heavy focus on rental properties with his projects now in US cities, Philadelphia and New Jersey.
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Speaking on his passion for property, he said: "It started with our family having been in the real estate business for a long time. Here, you will find that one of the ways you can build a fortune and secure your future financially is by investing in real estate."
It's not just through real estate that Braithwaite has made his money. He has also dipped his toe into other sectors such as fashion and restaurants.
His projects include a women's clothing brand run with his family, as well as culinary businesses such as Braithwaite's Kitchen and the Playa Paris restaurant.
Braithwaite has also taken steps to establish himself in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. His wife, French journalist Anne-Laure, officially opened a restaurant in Porto Alegre.
On social media, the player celebrated the inauguration of his wife's project. He said: "A very special night for us. Playa Paris Brasil has finally officially opened its doors, and seeing this project come to life fills my heart with joy and pride."
Braithwaite joins several former footballerswho boast extraordinary wealth. Former Manchester United and Fulham forward Louis Saha boasts a multi-billion net worth £600m, with his company 'AxisStars' is worth a spectacular £4.3billion.
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini established GF Biochemicals nine years before hanging up his boots. He later assumed the role of CEO and reportedly boasts a net worth of approximately £10bn.
Braithwaite joined Middlesbrough from Toulouse for £9m in 2017. He scored nine goals in 40 appearances but failed to make a major impact on Teesside, with a loan move to French side Bordeaux coming in 2018. He later represented Barcelona, scoring 10 goals in 58 appearances, winning the Copa del Rey in 2021.