Top 5 Most Expensive Soccer Balls In The World

Soccer or football is one of the most enjoyed sports in the whole world and it is being played by everyone despite their status, gender or age. It is also one of the cheapest hobbies one can have but of course, you will need to be fully equipped to get the best experience possible on the pitch. That is if you were to play professionally though.

And despite having different patterns, brands and even colors for each club, country or league, the ball itself is one of the most crucial aspects of playing the game. Many companies out there have produced their very own unique balls with various qualities and prices.

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The main difference when we talk about the ball will be the quality of the materials used, the layers, the sewing quality on the panel as well as the balloon inside the ball. The value however will depend on several factors like the type of match being played, the location, whether it was signed by a star or even if it was related to any part of history.

Here we would like to share with you the top 5 most expensive soccer balls in the world. Some of them were actually used to play on the pitch during a professional match while some are prized for their unique features.

5. Champion's League Ball Signed By Lionel Messi ($1,900)

The soccer ball was signed by one of the best soccer players of all time, Lionel Messi. The ball was signed during the UEFA Champions League 2021, where Lionel Messi was playing for Paris Saint-Germain(PSG).

PSG did not play in the final however but since Messi was known as the new Maradona due to his remarkable success, his signature was considered more valuable than other players.

The 2021/2022 season was quite a disappointment for the PSG team as they were defeated in the 16th round of the Champions League. To this day, where PSG is lined with the trio stars namely Mbappe, Neymar and Messi still fail to bring PSG towards victory in achieving its first Champions League trophy.

4. Soccer Ball Signed By 12 Barcelona Players ($2,300)

Another ball that was also signed is the Barcelona Nike soccer ball 2021/2022. But unlike the previous soccer ball, this one was signed by Barcelona players Adama Traore, Dani Alves, Ferran Torres, Jordi Alba Ramos, Nico Gonzales, Ronald Araujo, and Xavi Hernandez to name a few.

The soccer ball that was signed by various Barcelona players was sold on the Memorabilia Sports web for the price of $2,300 in mint condition. The ball was officially licensed with a clean 12-panel design and a rubber balloon inside to maintain the air pressure when the ball is kicked or thrown.

You can use this ball to play on the pitch but with its hefty price tag, it will probably sit in a case to be displayed as part of a collection.

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3. Louis Vuitton World Cup Ball 1998 ($3,500 - $5,500)

Louis Vuitton is well known for creating high-end luxurious items and one of them will be this limited edition soccer ball made for the French World Cup 1998. The ball was made from leather in a monogram pattern of the popular LV with the Louis Vuitton/Paris/Made in France being stamped at the bottom.

This LV chocolate soccer ball has several detailed gold patterns around the ball. When the brand announced its issuance of such an expensive ball, fans were definitely surprised by the price.

It is a combination of the most prestigious event in the whole world with the most renowned luxury brand in the world using the most quality materials yet. Just by looking at the brand LV will set its price high and become a highly collectible item.

2. Karim Benzema's Diamond Ball ($250,000)

With a whopping price of $250,000, you would not ever see this ball touch the grass on the pitch. Just looking at its dazzling-looking ball with the encrusted diamonds all around explains its price and made for the showcase.

The soccer ball was bought by the french player Karim Benzema. According to the jeweler Dave Bling and his team, Benzema contacted them with a request to create a 1,250-carat soccer ball.

As you all are aware, this ball was not meant for match play but merely a decoration for the house. The ball was made by the famous jeweler, Dimitry Shimanov also known as Dave Bling who once worked with other famous celebrities like 50 Cent, Offset, and Drake.

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1. Shimansky Soccer Ball ($2,590,000)

The ball is made out of 3,500-carat diamonds and is the most expensive soccer ball in the world at the staggering price of $2.59 million.

The encrusted diamond soccer ball has 6,620 white diamonds and 2,640 black diamonds separated with a suitable spot pattern. It took three months to create this masterpiece and looking at it will definitely leave you impressed.

The ball was specially designed for the FIFA World Cup 2010 being held in South Africa. The jeweler designer Yair Shimansky created the ball to celebrate the championship. The replica of the ball is made with crystal and was auctioned. The proceeds went straight to charity.

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