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Andrea Pirlo Net Worth & Money 2023

Andrea Pirlo Net Worth 2021

Andrea Pirlo represents the essence of a modern footballing Italian legend, impacting the field that extends far beyond his native Italy.

Many say he is the best Italian midfielder of all time. With a stellar career in Italy, playing for top clubs such as AC Milan and Juventus before retiring at New York City FC in 2017 – not to mention being a key figure in the Azzurri’s 2006 World Cup victory. 

Pirlo oozed class on and off the pitch. His twenty-two-year professional career saw him retire the football game with the top trophies a footballer could earn. Pirlo was renowned for his ball control, vision, technique, creativity and free-kick ability. An all-around class act on the pitch.

This article will look at what the superstar has been up to since retirement, look back at his career, and understand Andrea Pirlo’s net worth for 2023


Andrea Pirlo Net Worth

Year Amount
Andrea Pirlo Net Worth 2023 €60 million
Andrea Pirlo Net Worth 2022 €58 million


Andrea Pirlo Early Club Career

In 1995, Pirlo made his Seria A debut for club Brescia, the province where he was born—at the age of 16, becoming the youngest player for Brescia to make an appearance in Seria A. 

After his performances with Brescia, Inter Milan signed the playmaker. However, Pirlo was unable to make a significant impact with the side and didn’t make the first squad permanently. 

Pirlo was loaned to Reggina by Inter for the 1999–2000 season, along with young Inter teammates Roberto Baronio and Mohamed Kallon. 

He returned to Inter after an impressive season. Still, He was unable to break into the first team, making only four league appearances. 

He spent the second half of the 2000 – 2001 season on loan at Brescia, playing alongside his childhood idol, Roberto Baggio.

With Baggio occupying the attacking midfield position for Brescia, the manager Carlo Mazzone decided to make a ground-breaking decision to change Pirlo to a deeper-lying midfield position. It was at this moment when the start of his career and playing style was born. Pirlo excelled in this role with his creative long passing ability.  


Andrea Pirlo AC Milan & Juventus Career

In 2001, Pirlo joined Inter rivals AC Milan for 33 billion lire. This equates to roughly €17.4 million. It was at AC Milan where Pirlo made significant strides and developed into the world-class player that he is. 

Through his ten years at the club, Pirlo played a vital part in the success at Milan. Achieving two Champions League trophies, two Seria A titles, FIFA Club World Cup, Italian Super Cup, and two UEFA Super Cup wins for the Rossoneri. 

Pirlo Champions League

In his time at Milan, Pirlo made a total of 401 appearances across all competitions and scored 41 goals for the club with endless assists. 

In 2011, Pirlo signed a deal with Juventus as a free transfer for four seasons. This was a signing of the century, helping the club towards their back-to-back Serie A and Italian Super Cup titles. In three consecutive years, Pirlo also became the Serie A Player of the Year, 2012, 2013 and 2014. 

Pirlo’s time at Juventus saw him make 164 appearances and score 19 goals. Fifteen of which came from free-kicks. During his four seasons in Turin, he won 4 Seria A titles, the Coppa Italia Cup, two Italian Super Cup, and also reaching his fourth UEFA Champions League final of his career. 


Andrea Pirlo New York City Career/ Retirement 

Pirlo made a bold statement in 2015, where he moved to the states and joined New York City FC. This move saw him become the highest-paid Italian player in all leagues, with a yearly salary of $8 million.

Andrea Pirlo New York City

That season New York City FC signed David Villa and Frank Lampard to make a decorative trio. 

Despite his experience and winning mentality, he didn’t adjust to the MLS. Assuming it would be a slower pace league didn’t do much justice for the 36-year-old Pirlo. 

After struggling with persistent physical problems most of his second season in 2017, Pirlo announced retiring. In total, Pirlo made 62 appearances for New York, providing 18 assists.  


Andrea Pirlo International Career

Pirlo is the fifth most capped player for Italy. He has been one of the best players Italy has ever produced. The main highlight of his international career was a World Cup winners medal in 2006 and a Euro runners up trophy in 2012. 

Pirlo’s international career span over thirteen years, ending in 2015. During that period, he earned 116 caps, scoring 13 times for the Azzurri. 


Andrea Pirlo Achievements

  • 2006 World Cup Winner
  • 2x Champions League Winner 
  • 2x Champions League Runner-up 
  • FIFA Club World Cup Winner (AC Milan 2007)
  • 2x Italian Cup Winner 
  • 2x UEFA Super Cup Winner 
  • 3x Italian Super Cup Winner 
  • 6x Seria A Club Title
  • 2012, 2013 & 2014 Italian Footballer Of The Year 
  • 2017 Juventus Greatest XI Of All Time
  • 2019 Italian Hall Of Fame
  • Golden Foot Award Legends 2018
  • Ballon d’Or Dream Team 2020


Andrea Pirlo Football Salary

Whilst playing at AC Milan and Juventus, it was established that Pirlo was earning roughly €3 – 5million annually through football wages alone. 

Pirlo’s contract at New York City FC saw him earn his highest football salary, with a yearly figure of $8 million (€6.8 million). 


Andrea Pirlo Endorsements

Pirlo has previously worked with Nike during his playing career and after. The famous sportswear brand even produced a special limited edition of the Nike Tiempo Legend 6 boot for the ex-midfielder.

Andrea Pirlo rolex

He also has a sponsorship with Rolex, which has produced his own Submariner watch as part of the Andrea Pirlo Project.

Pirlo has also been the brand ambassador for online bookmaker 1xBet. It is reported that Pirlo earns an estimated €1.5 million a year through sponsorship deals and endorsements. 


What Is Pirlo Doing Now? 

Since Pirlo retired from football, he has kept within the sport. Furthermore, in 2019, he joined the UEFA Pro License courses to apply for his coaching license. With his creative football brain and vision in the game and his surroundings, it would make sense for him to share this passion and knowledge at the coaching level. 

On 30th July 2020, Pirlo was appointed the role of Juventus U23 manager in Seria C. However, less than two weeks into the role, he was headhunted to Juventus’s senior team on a two-year contract. After the dismissal of Maurizio Sarri, he was to take care of his old team, managing football greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and Juan Cuadrado, to name a few. 

Andrea Pirlo Net Worth and money Article

Pirlo’s first year managing the club was a huge success, leading them to win the Seia A title, Coppa Italia Cup and Supercoppa Italiana. However, in the Champions League, they were to reach the last 16. 

According to online sources, Pirlo’s annual salary as head coach of Juventus is up to £7.5 million (€8 million). Pirlo agreed to terms with the Serie A club on a two-year contract worth £14 million (€15.5 million).

He is also said to have signing and tournament-winning bonuses in his contract, which would see him earn €18 million over the course of two years at the Allianz. 


Personal Life 

Aside from football, Pirlo leads a reasonably private lifestyle. Nothing too flashy or extravagant in regards to his status. Pirlo was born in Flero on 19th May 1979. Between 2001 and 2013, Pirlo was married to Deborah Roversi. Having two children together, son Niccolo and daughter Angela. 

Pirlo’s father founded Elg Steel, a metal trading company in Brescia, in 1982. Pirlo still has a stake in the family business. However, Pirlo stated in an interview with the Italian Vanity Fair magazine that he never talks about his wealth from his family business and football career. 

Pirlo is also well-known as a wine connoisseur. He also owns his own vineyard in Italy, which produces approximately 15–20,000 bottles per year.

In 2013, Pirlo wrote an autobiography titled Penso Quindi Gioco (I Think Therefore I Play). Describing his childhood and sporting career on and off the pitch. 

Pirlo also stays active on social media. He has approximately 8.6 million followers across his Instagram page. He posts regular photos with friends, ex-colleagues, and his family. 

Pirlo Wife Kids

In 2017, Pirlo and his new partner, Valentina Baldini, gave birth to their twin boys named Leonardo and Tommaso. 


Final Say

After analysing Pirlo’s past career earnings and endorsement deals, we believe Andrea Pirlo’s net worth is approx €50million. His current role as Juventus head coach will see him earning a tidy packet going into 2022, along with bonus incentives. Who knows, maybe we might see a long and successful career in coaching for the Italian maestro? Either way, we won’t see Andrea Pirlo having any financial worries anytime soon. 

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