Top 10 Prominent Footballers Who Went Broke After Divorce (PHOTOS)

Divorce presents considerable challenges and can be emotionally draining, particularly for high-earning footballers, often leaving them as athletes who have lost nearly everything. Despite their fame and wealth on the field, some players have faced financial devastation following their divorces, becoming footballers who lost almost everything in the process.

In this article, THECLOUDNGR delves into the stories of ten footballers who lost almost everything after divorce.

1. Emmanuel Eboue – Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboué lost all of his assets, including custody of his children, due to his divorce. His wife had control over his finances, leading to his financial downfall.

2. Thierry Henry – The French football star paid £10 million to his ex-wife Claire Merry in a divorce settlement in 2008, admitting that the experience caused him significant mental stress​.

3. Louis Saha – The former French striker lost half of his fortune to his ex-wife. Saha later shared his experience as a cautionary tale to help other players protect their assets.

4. Ryan Giggs – The Manchester United legend had to pay £40 million in a divorce settlement, significantly impacting his fortune​.

5. Wes Brown – Brown, a former Manchester United defender, declared bankruptcy just a year after his divorce, having once earned £50,000 a week during his playing days.

6. David James – The former England goalkeeper lost nearly everything after his divorce, eventually needing to auction off his personal belongings to manage his financial situation​.

7. Jamie Redknapp – Redknapp, a former England midfielder, saw his £15 million fortune cut in half after his divorce from Louise.

8. Ray Parlour – The Arsenal midfielder’s ex-wife received half of his £10 million fortune, including a £2.5 million house.

9. Keith Gillespie – The former Manchester United and Newcastle United player went bankrupt following his divorce, losing over £7 million.

10. Tendai Ndoro – The Zimbabwean footballer signed his properties over to his wife, losing everything in the divorce. She kicked him out of the house with nothing after breaking up