Carlos Tevez Net Worth

What Is Carlos Tevez's Net Worth?

Carlos Tevez is an Argentine professional soccer coach and former player who has a net worth of $40 million. Over a career spanning two decades, Carlos Tevez played for some of the world's biggest clubs and became a cult hero in multiple countries. He began his professional journey with Boca Juniors, where he won the Copa Libertadores in 2003 and quickly established himself as a rising star. His success in Argentina led to a move to Brazil's Corinthians, where he won the league title and was named the league's best player in 2005.

Tevez then made a high-profile move to the Premier League, joining West Ham United in 2006. His dramatic goals helped the club avoid relegation and attracted attention from larger clubs. He signed with Manchester United in 2007, winning two Premier League titles and the 2008 Champions League. In a controversial switch, he moved to cross-town rivals Manchester City in 2009, where he won another Premier League title and became the club's captain.

In 2013, Tevez moved to Juventus, adding two Serie A titles and reaching the 2015 Champions League Final. He returned to Boca Juniors in multiple stints, winning domestic trophies and solidifying his legacy as a club legend. Tevez also earned over 70 caps for Argentina, representing his country in two World Cups and winning Olympic gold in 2004. He retired in 2022 and briefly managed Rosario Central in 2022–2023. Tevez remains one of the most fiery and beloved players of his generation.

Early Life

Carlos Alberto Tevez was born on February 5, 1984, in Ciudadela, Buenos Aires in Argentina. He was raised in the neighborhood of Ejercito de Los Andes, or "Fuerte Apache." This is where he received the nickname "El Apache." As a child, he was accidentally scalded with boiling water, and he has a distinctive scar running down his neck from his right ear to his chest. He was hospitalized and held in intensive care for nearly two months as a result.

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Soccer Career

Carlos Tevez began his football journey with the youth academy of All Boys from 1992 to 1997. At 16, he joined Boca Juniors, where he played from 2001 to 2004 and quickly became a fan favorite. During his first stint with Boca, he won the 2003 Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup, helping the club cement its dominance in South American football.

In 2005, Tevez moved to Brazil to play for Corinthians, leading the team to a Campeonato Brasileiro Série A title and earning recognition as the league's top player. His success attracted attention from Europe, and in 2006 he made a surprise move to the Premier League with West Ham United. His goals late in the season—especially a crucial winner against Manchester United—helped West Ham narrowly avoid relegation.

Tevez then joined Manchester United on a two-year loan from 2007 to 2009. He played a key role in the club's success, winning two Premier League titles, the 2008 FIFA Club World Cup, and the 2008 UEFA Champions League. In 2009, he controversially crossed town to sign with Manchester City, becoming the first high-profile player to move between the clubs since 1999. At City, Tevez became captain and won the 2011 FA Cup and 2011–12 Premier League title, playing a central role in ending the club's decades-long trophy drought.

In 2013, Tevez moved to Juventus, where he won back-to-back Serie A titles and helped the team reach the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final. He returned to Boca Juniors in 2015, then signed a record-breaking contract with Shanghai Shenhua in 2016. Despite being the highest-paid player in the world at the time, his stint in China was underwhelming, and he later called it a "holiday." He rejoined Boca Juniors for a third time in 2018 and helped the club win the 2017–18 and 2019–20 Primera División titles before announcing his retirement in 2022.

Internationally, Tevez earned over 70 caps for Argentina. He won a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics—scoring eight goals and earning the Golden Boot—and represented his country at the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cups, as well as multiple Copa América tournaments.

Tevez was named South American Footballer of the Year three times and won domestic league titles in Argentina, Brazil, England, and Italy—an achievement few players have matched.

In 2024, he was named head coach of Club Atlético Independiente, further solidifying his post-playing commitment to Argentine football.

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Shanghai Shenhua Contract

In December 2016, Carlos Tevez signed a two-year contract with Shanghai Shenhua of the Chinese Super League worth $41 million per year, or $820,000 a week. This made him the highest-paid soccer player in the world at the time. Carlos played down the reports saying he was not paid as much "as the legends." He struggled during his time in China, and manager Wu Jingui criticized him for being out of shape and unfit to play. Tevez described his time in China as a "holiday."

Personal Life

Carlos married Vanessa Mansilla in December 2016, and they have two daughters together, Florencia and Katia.

Tevez was the singer for the musical group Piola Vago with his brother Diego. Their most popular song, "Lose Your Control," charted in Argentina.

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