Matthijs de Ligt and Annekee Molenaar combined net worth: Manchester United ace’s contract details, endorsements, brand deals, and more

| Global Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Jan 17, 2026, 03:00 IST

Matthijs de Ligt has enjoyed one of the most remarkable careers in his generation. The best thing was that he became Ajax captain and one of the best defenders at the largest clubs in Europe, and in 2024, he joined Manchester United. His move to the Premier League marked a fresh start to his sporting and financial life as he became one of the best-paid defenders in world football. Meanwhile, Annekee Molenaar, a Dutch model and celebrity, had spent many years in his life. They both became a high-profile couple in European football, attracting the attention of fans and the media.

Matthijs de Ligt’s Manchester United contract and football earnings

Matthijs de Ligt made a big move to Manchester United in the summer of 2024, signing a long-term contract that runs through June 2029. He is said to earn approximately £195,000 a week, amounting to a little more than £10 million a year, exclusive of bonuses.

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Throughout his professional life, at Ajax, Juventus, Bayern Munich, and currently at Manchester United, De Ligt has earned substantial salaries and performance bonuses. His net worth is normally estimated at between £60 and £76 million by the 2025-26 season, but this time, not through other business ventures but through his income in football. He is also a celebrity endorsee for major sportswear companies, which adds to his annual income, but it is not as high as his club pay.

Annekee Molenaar’s career, modelling income, and combined financial picture

Annekee Molenaar is a Dutch model and influencer who built her name through social media and modelling. Her work remains independent of football, as she gained fame through her relationship with De Ligt. She has no publicly estimated net worth. Her income is not based on massive contracts, but rather on the modelling projects and branding.

The two married in the middle of 2024 after a long time together, but in 2025, it was reported that they had separated. Although they are separated now, the wealth they shared during their time together was mostly contributed by De Ligt's football earnings, with a small contribution from Annekee's income.