List of Messi Owned Clubs: Lionel Messi is no longer just building a legacy on the pitch — he’s building one off it too. With his latest move to acquire Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, the Argentine icon now holds stakes in seven different sporting clubs, quietly assembling one of the most diverse ownership portfolios in world football.
The Most Recent Eldense Deal
Eldense confirmed a preliminary agreement for Messi to acquire shares from Grupo TH Soluciones, making him the club’s majority shareholder. The Alicante-based side, promoted to Spain’s second division last season, will now chase their first-ever promotion to La Liga in the club’s 104-year history with Messi’s backing.
Full List of Messi Owned Clubs
| Club | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Inter Miami | USA | Messi’s current playing club |
| Deportivo LSM | Uruguay | Minority stake, alongside Luis Suárez |
| Leones de Rosario FC | Argentina | Part of Messi’s home-market investments |
| KRÜ Esports | Argentina | eSports club co-founded with Sergio Agüero |
| UE Cornellà | Spain | Fifth-tier Catalan academy club |
| CD Eldense | Spain | La Liga 2 side, newest acquisition |
Why Lower-Division Clubs?
Interestingly, Messi’s Spanish investments — Cornellà and Eldense — aren’t glamorous top-flight names. They sit several tiers below La Liga, making them relatively low-cost entry points compared to his estimated $1.1 billion net worth. It’s a strategy mirroring what Cristiano Ronaldo has done with his 25% stake in UD Almería, suggesting a broader trend of elite players transitioning into ownership while still active on the pitch.
What’s Next
The Eldense deal still requires approval from Spain’s High Council for Sports before completion. If cleared, it will mark Messi’s second Spanish club and further cement his post-retirement ambitions in the sport.
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