The Timepieces Worn By Football’s Biggest Stars In 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has once again placed football at the centre of global attention. Packed stadiums with national rivalries and millions of fans following every touch, tackle, and goal is going to be the new norm in the upcoming months. However, away from the pitch, another detail that continues to capture the attention of watch enthusiasts is the exceptional timepieces worn by football’s biggest stars.  Modern footballers have become some of the most influential collectors in the luxury watch world. Their collections span everything from highly complicated Patek Philippe references and rare Audemars Piguet creations to diamond-set Jacob & Co. masterpieces and cutting-edge Richard Mille models. While some have established partnerships with leading watchmakers, others have developed personal collections that reflect their personal tastes and lifestyles.

As the World Cup unfolds, here are the top footballers watch collection that have caught our attention.

1. Erling Haaland
2. Lamine Yamal
3. Lionel Messi
4. Ousmane Dembélé
5. Harry Kane
6. Kylian Mbappé
7. Cristiano Ronaldo

Erling Haaland 

Erling Haaland’s rise has been accompanied by an increasingly impressive watch collection. The Norwegian striker joined Breitling as the brand’s first football ambassador and has since become closely associated with the manufacture’s modern sports watches. The Chronomat Automatic GMT 40 Erling Haaland Edition and the Top Time collection highlight Breitling’s partnership with one of football’s most dominant goalscorers. His appearances frequently feature Breitling models, although his collection extends beyond sponsorship commitments.

Erling Haaland’s watch collection, shaped by his partnership with Breitling and standout pieces from Audemars Piguet,

Haaland was also spotted wearing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph Ref. 26331ST and the highly distinctive Royal Oak Panther Edition. These pieces demonstrate a preference for modern luxury sports watches with strong visual presence, mirroring his commanding style on the pitch.

Breitling Timepieces At Second Movement

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Breitling — Premier

₹1,020,000

Breitling — Aviator

₹577,800

Breitling — Chronomat

₹650,000

Breitling — Premier

₹380,000

Breitling — Top Time

₹505,000

Breitling — Chronomat

₹570,000

Breitling — Avenger

₹715,000

Breitling — Transocean

₹475,000

Lamine Yamal

At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal has already become one of football’s most exciting talents. His watch collection has evolved almost as quickly as his rise through the ranks. The Barcelona and Spain star has been photographed wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Selfwinding in pink gold with a diamond-set bezel, a watch that immediately attracted attention among collectors. 

At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal has already become one of football’s most exciting talents. His watch collection has evolved almost as quickly as his rise through the ranks.

His appearances with the newly launched Cartier Cubitus have also generated discussion across watch and football communities. The piece that truly enamoured me, however, was the fully iced-out Audemars Piguet Royal Oak gracing his wrist on his 18th birthday. Covered in diamonds and impossible to overlook, it truly dominates his watch collection.

Lionel Messi

Having cemented his legacy as a football legend and World Cup winner, Lionel Messi has also built one of the most impressive watch collections in the world of sport. Over the years, he has assembled a diverse portfolio spanning independent watchmakers, haute horlogy icons, and exclusive collaborations. His affinity for Audemars Piguet is evident through several remarkable creations, including the Royal Oak Concept Tourbillon “Spider-Man” and the Royal Oak Offshore Tourbillon Ref. 26585XT. 

Having cemented his legacy as a football legend and World Cup winner, Lionel Messi has also built one of the most impressive watch collections in the world of sport. Over the years, he has assembled a diverse portfolio spanning independent watchmakers, haute horlogy icons, and exclusive collaborations.

His collaboration with Jacob & Co. further added a personal touch to his collection with the Epic X Chrono Messi Edition, a timepiece inspired by elements of his Argentine heritage and sporting journey. His collection also includes the Patek Philippe Aquanaut and the highly regarded Grand Complications Ref. 5271P-010, reinforcing his preference for watches that balance exclusivity with genuine horological significance.

Jacob & Co. Epic X Timepiece At Second Movement.

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Ousmane Dembélé

Richard Mille has become deeply associated with elite athletes, and Ousmane Dembélé appears to be one of its strongest football representatives. The French winger has frequently been photographed wearing the ultra-light RM 67-02, one of Richard Mille’s most technically impressive sports watches. He was also spotted wearing the RM 67-02 Sébastien Ogier edition while lifting the Men’s Ballon d’Or trophy in 2025.

Richard Mille has become deeply associated with elite athletes, and Ousmane Dembélé appears to be one of its strongest football representatives.

Away from Richard Mille, Dembélé has also been seen wearing the Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph Ref. 5980R-001, bringing one of Geneva’s most desirable sports watches into an otherwise contemporary collection.

Harry Kane

England captain Harry Kane represents a more understated approach to watch collecting, evident with his Patek Philippe Grand Complications and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked

Not every footballer gravitates towards highly gem-set or avant-garde watches. England captain Harry Kane represents a more understated approach to collecting. Recent sightings have included a Patek Philippe Grand Complications model, demonstrating an appreciation for traditional high horology. He has also been photographed wearing the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Double Balance Wheel Openworked, a watch celebrated for combining technical innovation with the instantly recognisable Royal Oak design.

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Kylian Mbappé

Few players embody modern football quite like Kylian Mbappé. The French captain has been one of Hublot’s most visible ambassadors since 2018, becoming the first active footballer to serve as the brand’s lead ambassador. Hublot famously made him its lead football ambassador shortly after France’s World Cup triumph, establishing a partnership that continues to this day. His collection naturally leans heavily towards the brand. The Big Bang Unico Blue, Spirit of Big Bang King Gold and various King Gold executions have become familiar sights on his wrist. Hublot has also released dedicated Mbappé editions over the years, further cementing his relationship with the manufacture.

The French captain, Kylian Mbappé, has been one of Hublot\'s most visible ambassadors since 2018. His collection naturally leans heavily towards the brand. Long before the partnership, Mbappé was also spotted wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore.

Long before the partnership, Mbappé was also spotted wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore, a watch that hinted at an appreciation for contemporary sports watches beyond brand obligations. Today, his collection reflects a clear preference for bold case designs, modern materials and highly recognisable pieces.

Hublot Timepieces At Second Movement

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Hublot — Classic Fusion

₹820,000

Hublot — Classic Fusion

₹850,000

Hublot — Big Bang

₹800,000

Hublot — Big Bang

₹1,600,000

Cristiano Ronaldo 

No discussion of footballers watch collections would be complete without Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo’s collection is defined by rarity, diamonds, and extraordinary complications. His watches frequently occupy headlines due to their remarkable craftsmanship and eye-watering valuations. 

Among the highlights of Cristiano Ronaldo’s watch collections are the Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Tourbillon Piece Unique, the Hublot Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow, and the Spirit of Big Bang King Gold Rainbow.

Among the highlights are the Franck Muller Cintrée Curvex Tourbillon Piece Unique, the Hublot Big Bang Integrated Tourbillon Sapphire Rainbow, and the Spirit of Big Bang King Gold Rainbow. These watches combine high complications with extensive gem-setting, creating pieces that command attention from across a room.

His long-standing relationship with Jacob & Co. has produced several notable collaborations, including the CR7 Epic X Flight of CR7. Alongside these statement pieces, Ronaldo also owns respected collector favourites such as the Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph Ref. 5980/1R.

His long-standing relationship with Jacob & Co. has produced several notable collaborations, including the CR7 Epic X Flight of CR7. Alongside these statement pieces, Ronaldo also owns respected collector favourites such as the Patek Philippe Nautilus Chronograph Ref. 5980/1R.

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A Shared Passion for Fine Watchmaking

The modern footballers watch collection reflects far more than success on the pitch. From rare haute horlogy to contemporary sports watches, these timepieces showcase individuality, craftsmanship, and a growing appreciation for fine watchmaking among football’s biggest names.