Inside Lionel Messi’s $15,000,000 private jet with customizations fit for soccer royalty
Published on Mar 11, 2026 at 4:11 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Mar 11, 2026 at 4:11 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A man of Lionel Messi’s fame is going to have amassed a small fortune, and the legendary soccer player has a $15 million private jet that is made for a man of his stature.
Messi is one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport, winning all manner of accolades and titles, with some believing he is the greatest of all time.
Naturally, he likes to get around in style, and in 2018, he got his hands on a Gulfstream V private jet that he soon made his own.
Various customizations and special touches helped to make it bespoke to the soccer star.
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This is how Lionel Messi’s private jet was customized
Various modifications to the Gulfstream V ensured that it became specific to Lionel Messi’s lifestyle.
For example, on the steps leading into the private jet, Messi has had the names of his family inscribed on them.
At the rear of the jet, Lionel Messi’s iconic number 10 adorns the tail.
There is no mistaking who the jet belongs to with that placed onto it.
Inside, there is a huge amount of luxury to ensure the footballer and his family can travel in style.
The main cabin features a large sofa as well as a big coffee table and reclining seats.
In addition to this main seating area, Messi’s jet also comes with a kitchen.
Images online show the stunning kitchen, coming with cooking facilities and plenty of storage space.
Who can begrudge him traveling in such style?
Messi ensures his family travels in comfort
The jet comes with 14 reclining seats, meaning family and friends can travel with the soccer star.
There are even two bathrooms, so no one has to get caught short.
Gulfstream is one of the kings of private jets.
So it is little wonder that Messi bought himself a jet from the American company.
The video below gives an up-close view of Lionel Messi’s jet before he bought it.
The Gulfstream V is a long-range jet, capable of flying 7,400 miles before stopping to refuel.
A cruise speed of Mach 0.88 or 548mph also ensures that the jet is rapid.
With luxury and speed, it is the perfect airplane for someone like Messi to fly around in.
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Henry joined the Supercar Blondie team in February 2025, and since then has covered a wide array of topics ranging from EVs, American barn finds, and the odd Cold War jet. He’s combined his passion for cars with his keen interest in motorsport and his side hustle as a volunteer steam locomotive fireman at a heritage steam railway.
