37-year-old Flamini, who started his career at Marseille, before enjoying two spells with Arsenal, five seasons at AC Milan and a short period at Chrystal Palace, retired in 2019 after co-founding the environmentally conscious biochemical company GF Biochemicals. 

GF Biochemicals breakthrough came when they become the first to be able to mass-produce levulinic acid. This is an oil substitute with a variety of uses and Flamini and business partner/co-founder of the company, Pasquala Granata have earned million on millions.

With over 400 workers on their books, Forbes has estimated that their stakes in the company gives both individuals a net worth of £10.2 billion each.

Flamini had this to say about the project: “What we’re trying to achieve here is to tackle the chemical pollution… This investment is a first step of a major journey which will also move in the direction of developing key partnerships and agreements with large producers of household and industrial goods.”

While he enjoyed a successful career, it’s fair to say it wasn’t anywhere near the level of success that players like Beckham and Brazil’s Ronaldo enjoyed. Nonetheless, Flamini is officially one of, if not the wealthiest ex-footballer.

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