Roberto Carlos, former Real Madrid striker, loses 160 million
The former Real Madrid forward Roberto Carlos, 53, has confessed that 99 % of his income, estimated at more than 160 million euros, has vanished. At the Portugal Football Summit in Lisbon, he spoke about his eleven children, seven women and three Champions League titles, highlighting the magnitude of his economic downfall.
During the meeting in Lisbon, the legendary Brazilian full‑back explained that most of his fortune disappeared due to problems with his former agent and family matters. The interview, published by Globo, showed the former player without reservation as he described the situation.
"99 % of my income disappeared," Carlos said at the press conference, underscoring the seriousness of the loss. His words reflect the proximity of the ruin he experienced after receiving unexpected documents that revealed the total disappearance of his savings.
The headline of MD Barcelona highlighted the magnitude of the loss, noting that the fortune amassed during his professional career was drastically reduced. Carlos recalled his intense life, marked by a large family and a successful Champions League career.
Problems with the agent
According to his own words, the agent emptied his bank account, causing him to lose practically everything he had earned in football. The combination of management errors and family difficulties left him without resources, despite having accumulated more than 160 million euros.
Today, as an ambassador of Real Madrid, Carlos remains linked to the club despite the financial crisis, and his testimony serves as a warning to other footballers facing similar situations.