Mario Balotelli's net worth: How much is the footballer worth at the moment?

Mario Balotelli's net worth: How much is the footballer worth at the moment?

Steve Njuguna
November 5, 2023 at 3:50 PM

Mario Balotelli is an Italian professional footballer who has played most of his career as a striker. He has featured for top clubs like Inter Milan, Manchester City and AC Milan. Today, we delve into his net worth and career details.

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Balotelli during a preseason game for Adana in 2022. Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto
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Balotelli became famous while playing for Inter Milan as a youngster in 2009. He is known for his speed, aggression, and finishing power. He also has an eccentric attitude, which often leads to him having numerous issues off the field and feuds with coaches and fellow players. Aside from building his net worth from football, Balotelli has also been featured in magazines such as GQ and Forbes due to his sense of fashion.

Mario Balotelli's profile and bio summary

Name

Mario Balotelli Barwuah

Date of birth

August 12, 1990

Place of birth

Palermo, Italy

Nationality

Italian

Skin colour

Black

Hair colour

Black

Profession

Football player

Clubs played for

Lumezzane, Inter Milan, Manchester City, AC Milan, Liverpool, Nice, Marseille, Brescia, Monza, Adana Demirspor, Sion

National teams played for

Italy U21, Italy

Playing position

Striker

Relationship status

Single

Current club

Adana Demirspor

Zodiac sign

Leo

Current place of residence

Adana

Career period

2006- ongoing

Ethnicity

Ghanaian-Italian

Endorsements

PUMA

Children

Two

Social media

Instagram

Net Worth

$80 million

How old is Mario Balotelli?

Mario Balotelli (aged 33 as of October 2023) was born on August 12, 1990. He was born in Palermo, Italy.

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Balotelli makes a TV appearance during the 2023 Champions League Final. Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP
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Who are Mario Balotelli's parents?

Mario was born to Ghanaian parents, Thomas and Rose Barwuah. Due to a life-threatening condition Mario was suffering from, his parents gave him up for adoption when he was three years old. He was taken in by Silvio and Francesco Balotelli, who catered to his medical needs, and grew up as part of their family alongside their two daughters and one son.

Does Mario Balotelli have children?

Mario has two children. His firstborn is his daughter Pia, who was borne by his ex-girlfriend Raffaela Fico in 2012 while he was playing for Manchester City. His second child, Lion, was born in 2017 while he was playing in France for OGC Nice.

What position does Mario Balotelli play?

Throughout his career, Balotelli has played a variety of forward positions. As a junior player at Inter, he played as a striker or a wide forward. As he grew older, he stamped his authority as a prolific central striker. He is known for his powerful shots and speed.

What are some of Mario Balotelli's controversies?

Mario has had his fair share of controversies over the years. While at Manchester City, he scored against Manchester United in the derby and celebrated by revealing an inner T-shirt inscribed with the words, 'Why always me?'. He also had various spats with his coach, Roberto Mancini, the biggest being during a preseason friendly against the LA Galaxy, where he tried scoring a skillful goal instead of passing to a teammate.

Is Mario Balotelli on social media?

Mario Balotelli is on Instagram as @MB459. As of October 2023, he has 12.3 million followers on the platform.

What is Mario Balotelli's net worth in 2023?

Mario Balotelli's net worth is $80 million. This comes from his career earnings and endorsements, such as his boot deal with PUMA.

Mario Balotelli has always been a source of excitement and amusement for fans and pundits alike. The Italian international has always shown his talent and style while wearing all of his emotions on his sleeve.

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Steve Njuguna
Steve Njuguna is a media professional with close to a decade of experience in the sports media industry. He has previously worked as a sports journalist with Bamba Sports TV, Vybez Radio and The Nairobian newspaper.