Million-Dollar Villas of Messi and Argentine Players

Argentine players choose residences close to their clubs, prioritizing private spaces, training areas, and outdoor amenities.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi purchased a villa in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA, for 10.75 million USD in September 2023, after joining Inter Miami. The property is located along a canal, with a usable area of about 975 square meters and approximately 52 meters of water frontage. The villa includes 8 bedrooms, 9 bathrooms, and a three-car garage. The layout also features a gym, spa, entertainment room, two boat docks, and a swimming pool facing the water.

Messi’s villa features a modern style, consisting of 2 floors, situated on a plot of nearly 2,000 square meters. Photo: Zillow

The building utilizes a large glass door system to expand the view and bring light into the living space. The living room, kitchen, and dining area are organized in an open layout, connecting directly to the backyard. The spacious yard creates a buffer zone between the house and the canal, while ensuring privacy for the family.

The interior space prioritizes an open layout, using large glass doors to capture natural light. The living room, kitchen, and bedrooms are designed spaciously. Photo: Zillow

Previously, Messi bought two apartments in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, USA, within the Miami metropolitan area. In 2019, he spent about 5 million USD to purchase a 330-square-meter apartment at the Porsche Design Tower. The building features a specialized elevator that transports cars to private garages attached to the apartments.

In 2021, Messi spent another 7.3 million USD to buy an apartment occupying the entire 9th floor of the Regalia building, also in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, USA. The space has 4 bedrooms, a wraparound terrace, and ocean views.

Alexis Mac Allister

Player Alexis Mac Allister purchased a villa in Wilmslow, Cheshire, England, for 3.9 million GBP in 2024. The house previously belonged to Brendan Rodgers, the former Liverpool manager.

Alexis Mac Allister’s villa in Cheshire (England) features a two-story design, a brick facade combined with a large glass door system, a terrace, and a large garden in the back. Photo: Savills

The property features 5 bedrooms, a gym, a bar, a two-car garage, and a surrounding garden. The interior space is designed in a contemporary style, utilizing large glass panels to connect the living room with the garden.

The interior of the house uses neutral tones combined with wood and natural stone. Photo: Savills. Photo: Savills

The property is located in Wilmslow, an area chosen by many players playing in Liverpool and Manchester due to its convenient travel distance, low construction density, and security control capabilities.

Rodrigo De Paul

After joining Inter Miami, Argentine media reported that Rodrigo De Paul purchased a villa worth approximately 3.7 million USD in the Miami Shores area, Florida, USA. The property has a built area of about 327 square meters, including 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, designed in a modern style with white as the main color tone.

Rodrigo De Paul’s Miami villa features a one-story design, surrounded by a garden and plenty of greenery. Photo: Miami MLS

The house has been renovated with an open layout, prioritizing the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The living room, kitchen, and dining area are interconnected, utilizing a system of large sliding glass doors that open to the terrace and swimming pool in the back. All functional rooms receive natural light, overlooking the garden and surrounding greenery.

The outdoor area is a highlight of the property, featuring a long swimming pool combined with a shallow plunge pool, a covered terrace, and a large lawn for relaxation activities. The villa also has a gym, a sauna, a home theater, and a multi-car garage. The master bathroom features a soaking tub placed next to a large window, overlooking the backyard garden.

The interior space of the Miami villa uses large glass doors to connect with the garden. Photo: Miami MLS

Before moving to the US, De Paul was reportedly owning a villa in Boadilla del Monte, west of Madrid, Spain. The property is about 1,500 square meters on a 2,660-square-meter plot, featuring a dressing room of about 30 square meters, an entertainment room, a gym, and an outdoor swimming pool.

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