As the most viewed and followed sport globally, football has produced some of the biggest and wealthiest celebrities in sporting history, the likes of David Beckham, Christiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi, who have a combined estimated net worth close to £1 billion.

With the record-breaking salaries burning a hole in their proverbial pockets, it comes as no surprise that these athletes can splash some serious cash when it comes to their ultra-rare toys and palatial homes. Wondering where your favorite footballer once lived and how much they had to dole out for these outrageous mansions? Keep on reading to find out.

Aaron Lennon – London, £2.6 million

English professional football player Aaron Lennon is believed to be the owner of this four-bedroom home near London, purchased by its last owner back in 2007 for £2.6 million. The home comes with luxury amenities like a cinema, outdoor pool, sauna, and an exercise facility.

After starting his pro football career with his hometown club Leeds United, Lennon moved to the Tottenham Hotspurs, the team he has officially played 365 matches for, with 30 scored goals and 78 assists. He is currently playing as a winger for the Turkish football club Kayserispor.