Lionel Messi vs Roger Federer: who is richer?
Lionel Messi is richer, with a net worth of $1.06 billion versus Roger Federer's $1 billion — a gap of $55.51 million, or 1.06 times as much (as of November 7, 2026).

Lionel Messi
Footballer, Inter Miami
$1.06B
Made since you opened this page: $0.00

Roger Federer
Retired tennis champion
$1B
Side-by-side
| Lionel Messi | Roger Federer | |
|---|---|---|
| Net worth | $1.06B | $1B |
| World rank | #3266 | #3348 |
| Makes per second | $4.44 | −$4.66 |
| Makes per day | $383,299 | −$402,903 |
| Today | $0 | −$1.49M |
| Source of wealth | Soccer | Tennis |
| Age | 39 | 45 |
| Country | Argentina | Switzerland |
Frequently asked questions
Who is richer, Lionel Messi or Roger Federer?
Lionel Messi is richer, worth $1.06 billion compared with Roger Federer's $1 billion. The difference is $55.51 million.
Who makes more per second, Lionel Messi or Roger Federer?
Lionel Messi makes more: about $4.44 per second versus −$4.66. Per day that's $383,299 vs −$402,903.
How many times richer is Lionel Messi than Roger Federer?
Lionel Messi has about 1.06 times Roger Federer's net worth.