INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Footballers driving an easy bargain
New research shows just how long some of the world’s top soccer players would have to play to pay off their car
In these tough economic times, it’s always interesting (and perhaps a little galling) to see there are those who are not affected. We’re not talking about politicians or their friends, but rather footballers who seem immune to economic conditions. Impress or depress This might impress you or it might depress you, but a study out of Europe details the cars footballers own and how many minutes of play it takes to pay for them — yes, minutes. UK online used car dealership Carspring has researched the vehicles driven by more than 250 of the world’s leading football players, including a number of South Africans. With this information, along with the estimated salaries of each player, the company was able to calculate how many minutes of game time each player would have to play to pay off the value of their vehicle. In addition, the study shows an interesting correlation between vehicle type and the player’s position on the field. To determine the vehicles driven by each player along with...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.