World's richest footballer has one career regret despite eye-watering net worth The world's richest footballer, whose net worth exceeds that of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi combined, has revealed the one move he regrets most in his career.
Bolkiah signed a two-year youth contract with Chelsea until 2015, trialled with Stoke City and later inked a three-year pro contract with Leicester City in 2016, although he never made a senior appearance.
Currently playing for Ratchaburi in the Thai League 1, Bolkiah has expressed regret about his transfer to Maritimo, telling Main Stand: "I had about three or four offers after Leicester.
Despite never having to worry about finances, Bolkiah pursued a football career that, at one point, showed great potential.
He began his football journey at youth level with Newbury, then moved around the academies of Southampton, Reading and Arsenal, even scoring a goal while on trial with the Gunners in the 2013 Lion City Cup.
