It's rare to see players being modest when buying cars. The world's best football stars often drive Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Mercedes-Benz — or whatever their luxury car of the week is — to the training ground.

João Neves is a different case. This week he was spotted at Paris Saint-Germain training in a 2021 Peugeot Partner van worth around £7,000.

The Portuguese star arrived in a van full of hundreds of gifts. He donated these gifts to the Paris Saint-Germain Foundation to help underprivileged and ill children.

Of course, some players do choose more modest vehicles.

From a £9,000 Smart to a used Mini Cooper, these players are genuinely down-to-earth.

Bruno Fernandes

The PFA Player of the Year earns around £300,000 a week at Manchester United, but he's not flashy.

Of course, Fernandes has a Porsche Panamera in his garage — who wouldn't want one?

However, back in 2020 he was photographed driving a Mini Cooper to Carrington training ground.

It was a lightly modified John Cooper Works version, but it cost only £33,000, which still makes it a practical everyday car.

Granit Xhaka

During Granit Xhaka's time at Arsenal, the Amazon documentary "All or Nothing" followed him closely.

There's an interesting scene in the film: in the club's training ground car park, defender Cédric Soares joked about Granit Xhaka's car, a £9,000 Smart ForTwo.

Soares asked Granit Xhaka: "What kind of rubbish car is that?!"

The Swiss midfielder replied: "Brother, it's the best car ever."

Foden

Foden is clearly a family man, having chosen a Toyota Vellfire.

This car is not sold in the Japanese manufacturer's home market, but used models can be purchased online for £8,000 to £30,000.

It's a 7-seater, perfect for the Manchester City star and his three children, plus his partner Rebecca Cooke.

The seats are also very comfortable, featuring footrests and heating.

Juan Mata

Mata, who previously played for Chelsea and Manchester United, now plays for Melbourne Victory in Australia.

As he considers his future, he can be sure he's one of football's good guys.

Besides being known for his charity work, the 38-year-old has previously chosen a low-key vintage VW Beetle.

In 2015 he posted a picture of his car on social media. If it's a well-maintained used car, it wouldn't be worth more than £20,000 online.

Bernardo Silva

Since his new club Real Madrid is sponsored by BMW, one might expect Silva to receive a brand-new electric car upon arriving at the Santiago Bernabéu.

But that might be too flashy for the Portuguese midfielder.

Like Granit Xhaka, Silva also favours the affordable Smart ForTwo, which costs around £9,000.

According to reports, his former manager Pep Guardiola appreciated Silva's understated lifestyle off the pitch, which also speaks to his character.

Gvardiol

Manchester City's stars have always been down-to-earth.

Current defender Gvardiol is no exception; he was once spotted in a £30,000 Volkswagen Golf.

After photos of the car were posted on social media, fans nicknamed him the "King of Humility".

This is indeed very different from luxury supercars and SUVs like Lamborghinis and Rolls-Royces, which cost six figures.

Pulisic

Pulisic also appreciates simplicity.

In 2021, the American winger became a brand ambassador for Volkswagen in the United States.

Previously, he had publicly stated that he'd loved the brand since childhood and had been seen driving their cars.

Like Gvardiol, his most frequently driven car is also a Volkswagen Golf.

N'Golo Kanté

The former midfielder of Leicester City and Chelsea is one of the best players of his generation.

In recent years, he has amassed considerable wealth through lucrative contracts with Saudi club Al-Ittihad and now Turkish giant Fenerbahçe.

But Kanté is not eager to spend money. In fact, he often says in interviews that he never pursues flashy items like expensive watches and designer clothes.

Luxury cars aren't on his spending list either. When he joined Leicester City in 2015, he famously bought a used Mini Cooper. He drove this car for many years, and even after it was scratched and repaired several times, he continued to drive it.

Übersetzt von KI.

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