Ivan Rakitić spent nearly two decades at the top of European football, earning big at clubs like FC Barcelona and Sevilla.
He has officially retired from playing and now serves as Technical Director at HNK Hajduk Split.
This article breaks down Ivan Rakitić’s estimated net worth, full salary history, career earnings, and everything else you want to know.
Ivan Rakitić’s Biography
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ivan Rakitić |
| Date of Birth | 10 March 1988 |
| Age | 38 |
| Nationality | Croatian (also holds Swiss citizenship) |
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Position | Midfielder (Central / Attacking / Defensive) |
| Current Role | Technical Director, HNK Hajduk Split |
| Turned Professional | 2005 (FC Basel) |
| Retired | July 2025 |
| Net Worth | ~$80 million |
| Peak Annual Salary | ~€13.3 million (Barcelona, 2018–19) |
| Wife | Raquel Mauri (married April 2013) |
| Children | Althea (born July 2013), Adara (born May 2016) |
| @ivanrakitic |
Early Life & Career
Ivan Rakitić was born on 10 March 1988 in Rheinfelden, a town in the Swiss canton of Aargau, to Croatian parents.
His father Luka was a footballer from Croatia, and his brother Dejan also played professionally — football was simply part of the family’s DNA.
Growing up in nearby Möhlin, Rakitić developed his craft at a young age and quickly earned the attention of top European scouts.
At just 16, clubs like Arsenal came calling, but Rakitić and his family chose to stay at FC Basel. The decision allowed him to play regularly in a smaller environment and grow naturally rather than sit on a big-club bench.
He made his professional debut for Basel on 29 September 2005 in a UEFA Cup match, and by his second season he had scored 11 goals in 33 league appearances.
That breakout campaign earned him the Swiss Super League Young Player of the Year award and the Swiss Goal of the Season in 2006–07 — strong early evidence that something special was developing in him.
Schalke 04 noticed and signed him in June 2007 for €5 million, launching him into the Bundesliga at just 19.
Professional Career
Rakitić spent three and a half seasons at Schalke 04, making 135 appearances and scoring 16 goals while earning Champions League experience.
In January 2011, Sevilla signed him for €2.5 million, and the move to Spain changed everything.
He became club captain in 2013 and led Sevilla to the UEFA Europa League title in 2013–14, winning the Man of the Match award in the final — the first captain in history to do so.
FC Barcelona signed Rakitić in June 2014, and he instantly justified every euro. In his debut season, he scored the opening goal of the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final against Juventus, helping Barça win the historic treble of La Liga, Copa del Rey, and Champions League.
He played 310 official matches for Barcelona over six seasons, winning 10 major trophies — more than any other non-Spanish European player in the club’s history at the time of his departure.
After returning to Sevilla in 2020 on a four-year deal, he added a second Europa League title to his cabinet in 2023.
A brief spell at Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab followed in early 2024, before he returned to Europe and joined HNK Hajduk Split on a free transfer in July 2024.
He retired from playing on 1 July 2025, finishing his career with 887 total club appearances and 126 goals.
Wife
Ivan Rakitić married Raquel Mauri in April 2013 in Seville.
He first met her on the very night he arrived in Seville in the summer of 2011, at a hotel bar, and he credits learning Spanish fluently to his repeated efforts to win her over.
The couple has two daughters together — Althea, born in July 2013, and Adara, born in May 2016. The family has kept a relatively private life away from public media.
Ivan Rakitić’s Net Worth Details
As of 2026, Ivan Rakitić’s has an estimated net worth of approximately $80 million.
He built this wealth primarily through nearly two decades of professional football contracts, starting at Basel in 2005 and peaking with record-high salaries at FC Barcelona.
His career earnings, endorsement deals, and post-career investments have made him one of the wealthiest Croatian athletes of his generation.
Contract
Rakitić’s most significant contract came when Barcelona signed him in June 2014 on a five-year deal.
He later extended his stay at the club, remaining until 2020. When he returned to Sevilla in August 2020, according to ESPN’s transfer report, the Andalusian club paid just €1.5 million to secure him on a four-year deal, making it a remarkable value signing.
At Hajduk Split in his final playing season (2024–25), his wage reportedly dropped to around £3,100 per week — a stark contrast to his peak Barcelona earnings.
Salary
Rakitić earned around €9.5 million annually in his first Barcelona season (2014–15), and that figure climbed to a peak of approximately €13.3 million per year by 2018–19.
After returning to Sevilla in 2020, he continued earning over €13 million per year in the early seasons of that deal before his salary was reduced to around £5.5 million in 2023–24, likely tied to a contract renegotiation.
Across his Barcelona years alone, Rakitić earned an estimated €76 million in salary.
According to salary data tracked by AiScore’s career earnings database, his total contract earnings over his career comfortably exceed €120 million.
Career Earnings By Year
| Season | Club | Approx. Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2013–14 | Sevilla | €2.3 million |
| 2014–15 | Barcelona | €9.5 million |
| 2015–16 | Barcelona | €10.5 million |
| 2016–17 | Barcelona | €12.7 million |
| 2017–18 | Barcelona | €13.2 million |
| 2018–19 | Barcelona | €13.3 million |
| 2019–20 | Barcelona | €13.2 million |
| 2020–21 | Sevilla | €13.2 million |
| 2021–22 | Sevilla | €13.2 million |
| 2022–23 | Sevilla | €11 million |
| 2023–24 | Sevilla / Al-Shabab | £5.5 million (est.) |
| 2024–25 | Hajduk Split | ~£161,200 |
Endorsements
Rakitić has been associated with major sportswear brands throughout his career. He endorsed both Nike and Adidas at various points, alongside Sevilla and Barcelona’s official kit and commercial deals.
His visibility during the 2018 FIFA World Cup — where Croatia reached the final — significantly boosted his brand value worldwide.
Though he never became a headline endorser like Messi or Ronaldo, his consistent high-level appearances made him a commercially attractive figure across European markets.
Career Statistics
| Club | Seasons | League Apps | League Goals | Total Apps | Total Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Basel | 2005–07 | 34 | 11 | 50 | 11 |
| Schalke 04 | 2007–11 | 97 | 12 | 135 | 16 |
| Sevilla (1st spell) | 2011–14 | 117 | 25 | 149 | 32 |
| FC Barcelona | 2014–20 | 200 | 25 | 310 | 36 |
| Sevilla (2nd spell) | 2020–24 | 121 | 11 | 174 | 19 |
| Al-Shabab | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Hajduk Split | 2024–25 | 35 | 2 | 39 | 2 |
| Career Total | 612 | 87 | 887 | 126 |
FAQs
What is Ivan Rakitić’s net worth?
Ivan Rakitić’s estimated net worth is approximately $80 million, built through his professional football salaries, endorsements, and investments accumulated over a 20-year career.
What was Ivan Rakitić’s highest salary?
His peak salary was around €13.3 million per year at FC Barcelona during the 2018–19 season, making him one of the highest-paid midfielders in the world at that time.
Is Ivan Rakitić still playing football?
Rakitić officially retired from professional football on 1 July 2025 after his final season with HNK Hajduk Split. He now serves as the club’s Technical Director.
Who is Ivan Rakitić married to?
He married Raquel Mauri in April 2013 in Seville. The couple has two daughters, Althea and Adara. Rakitić first met Raquel on his first night in Seville when he joined the club in 2011.
How many trophies did Ivan Rakitić win at Barcelona?
Rakitić won 11 major trophies at Barcelona, including the 2014–15 UEFA Champions League, four La Liga titles, four Copa del Rey titles, and the FIFA Club World Cup.
