Craig Bellamy Net Worth and Salary
Craig Bellamy, a renowned Welsh professional soccer player, boasts an impressive net worth of $25 million. Born in Cardiff, Wales in 1979, Bellamy has carved out a significant career in soccer, playing as a forward for Cardiff City, a Premier League club, and the Welsh national team.
Professional Career
Since beginning his professional career in 1996, Bellamy has played for nine prominent soccer teams:
- Norwich City (1996-2000)
- Coventry City (2000-2001)
- Newcastle United (2001-2005), with a loan season to Celtic (2005)
- Blackburn Rovers (2005-2006)
- Liverpool (2006-2007, and again from 2011-2012)
- West Ham United (2007-2009)
- Manchester City (2009-2011), with a loan season to Cardiff City (2010-2011)
- Cardiff City (2012-present)
National Team Performances
Bellamy has been a significant player for the Welsh National Team from 1997 to 1998 and again from 1998 to 2013. He also represented the Great Britain National Team in 2012.
Philanthropy
In addition to his soccer career, Bellamy is also known for his philanthropic efforts. In 2008, he established the Craig Bellamy Foundation for disadvantaged children in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He has invested over $1 million of his own funds to build a not-for-profit football academy with UNICEF in the Kono region, further extending his impact beyond the soccer field.
Personal Life
Craig Bellamy has been married to Claire, his high school sweetheart, since 2006. The couple has three children: sons Ellis and Cameron, and daughter Lexie.
