The big money, fast cars, and luxury lifestyle of English Premier League stars come with a scary downside. High-profile footballers are increasingly becoming prime targets for smart burglary gangs who plan break-ins down to the minute.

From supercars in driveways to designer collections shown on social media, the very things that show off a player’s success are giving thieves all the clues they need.

Everton forward Thierno Barry became the latest victim after his house was raided on Thursday, October 29, 2026, night while he was playing against Newcastle United.

Shared videos alert burglars

While the break-in left his family deeply shaken, it highlights how simple online posts can draw unwanted eyes. Just a month before the robbery, Barry’s partner, Charlene, had shared videos on social media showing off luxury designer bags.

What seemed like a simple post for fans may have tipped off thieves looking for valuable items. The couple is now offering a reward for any info that brings their stolen items back.

Barry’s case is part of a growing trend across top-flight football. Only weeks earlier, Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White had his house raided, while Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was targeted in October while playing away in Italy.

Security experts say Premier League stars face one unique problem because everyone knows where they are every weekend.

Opportunistic burglers

Criminal gangs use published match schedules to plan away-day burglaries. When a player steps onto the field for an evening game or travels abroad for European matches, thieves know for sure that the home is empty.

Burglars do not just get lucky, as they track players using easy clues. Custom sports cars parked outside luxury houses make it easy for spotters to follow players home and map out their neighborhoods. Real-time location tags, photo tours of big houses, and videos showing expensive watches or bags tell thieves exactly what to steal.

Furthermore, when players sign for new teams, real estate photos of their luxury homes often stay online, giving thieves a map of the house before they even move in.

While many break-ins end with stolen watches, cash, and match shirts, some turn terrifying.

Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his partner suffered a nightmare break-in where they were tied up by armed robbers, causing huge emotional distress.

Whether it is losing prized sports gear or facing real danger at home, the lesson for modern football stars is clear, as showing off wealth on predictable schedules is turning luxury homes into easy targets.

To stop the trend, players and clubs are stepping up security.

Many are buying trained protection dogs like German Shepherds to guard the property, building reinforced safe rooms, and setting up round-the-clock security teams around their properties. Security consultants are also advising stars to strictly wait to post photos, luxury purchases, and location updates until long after leaving the place.