A former ball boy, Charlie Morgan of Swansea City who was kicked by Eden Hazard is now reportedly worth over £150 million.
Charlie Morgan was 17-year-old during his famous incident with Eden Hazard. Swansea City took on Chelsea in the semi-final of the League Cup.
With Chelsea 2-0 down on aggregate, they were hurriedly looking for a goal when Charlie seized a ball that came his way. Hazard, furious after trying to get the ball kicked Charlie. He was shown the red card and sent out afterwards.
Three years after his incident with Hazard, Charlie Morgan alongside his friend, Jackson Quinn set up a AU Vodka. By 2021/2022 sales of AU Vodka has past £44 million.
The drink was endorsed by top celebrities like Jake Paul and Floyd Mayweather. Morgan is now worth more than most footballers that played in the match that announced him to the world.
Charlie Morgan is reported to be worth £150 million. He has also featured on various Rich lists and AU listed amongst the fastest growing companies in the UK.
The game with Chelsea was Charlie Morgan’s last game as a ball boy for Swansea. He had subsequently said he doesn’t want his life to be defined by the incident with now retired, Eden Hazard.