Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the richest footballers in history, but his massive net worth has been overshadowed by a former Manchester United teammate. Louis Saha, who played for the Red Devils from 2004 to 2008, now boasts a multi-billion-dollar net worth—over seven times more than Ronaldo’s impressive £600 million fortune.
During his time at Manchester United, Saha enjoyed a successful career under Sir Alex Ferguson, winning two Premier League titles, the Champions League, and the League Cup. The French striker scored 42 goals in 124 appearances for the club. After retiring in 2013 following stints at Everton, Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland, and Lazio, Saha transitioned into business.
Saha co-founded a company called **AxisStars** with Kate Hamer, which has grown to an astonishing valuation of £4.3 billion. The platform connects professional athletes and entertainers with trusted partners and peers, creating valuable networking opportunities. This venture has catapulted Saha’s net worth far beyond what he earned during his football career, making him one of the wealthiest former players in the world.
While Ronaldo’s wealth is largely tied to his football earnings, endorsements, and business ventures, Saha’s success in the business world has taken his financial standing to extraordinary heights.
Their website displays a photo of the ex-footballer alongside Hamer, with the description of the company reading: “Since hanging up his boots, Louis has moved into the world of business where he has used his experience to develop propositions to support athletes and other people in the public eye, in their careers.”
Alongside Kate Hamer, a former marketer, Louis Saha partnered with technology executive Patrice Arnera to develop **AxisStars**, his groundbreaking business venture. The company has grown significantly, with reports indicating that over 550 former athletes are now connected through the platform.
This network allows professional athletes and entertainers to build relationships with trusted partners and peers, creating opportunities for collaboration and growth. Saha’s vision and leadership have transformed AxisStars into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, showcasing his success beyond the football pitch.
Louis Saha has revealed that he often receives inquiries from people seeking his advice, and he openly admits that founding AxisStars has surpassed anything he achieved during his football career. In an interview with The Guardian, Saha shared, “I still get asked for advice by different people on a daily basis.”
He gave an example, saying, “For instance, my agent called me to say he had a talented French footballer he wants to bring to England, and asked me for advice on how to create a tailor-made training programme. I put him in touch with people I used to work with.”
Saha’s ability to leverage his football experience and connections to help others highlights the impact of his business venture. AxisStars has not only become a successful platform but also a testament to Saha
“This kind of player could join Axis as he can then search for a personal coach in his region. It is a hard process but it’s so rewarding, because if I can help 100,000 people, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”
Ronaldo, meanwhile, became the first active footballer to earn over $1billion (£775m). On top of his lucrative Al-Nassr contract banking him £220m ($285m) last year, the Portuguese superstar has several revenue streams, including sponsorship deals with Nike, Whoop, and Binance.