Richest Football players in the World
There are many ways to become rich in the world of football. Some have been lucky enough to be born into wealthy families, and some have made their fortune through entrepreneurship. Some of these players became rich by winning the World Cup or by becoming a member of a top club or team. Others became rich by signing lucrative contracts with big brands like Nike, Adidas, and Pepsi.
The Top 10 Richest Footballers in the World is a list of the ten richest footballers in the world. The list is based on Forbes’ annual list of the top-earning athletes.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is the most valuable player in football. He has a net worth of $88 million, making him the richest player in soccer history. Ronaldo’s salary is $7 million per year, which makes him the highest-paid footballer on Earth. In 2007, Ronaldo won the FIFA World Player of the Year award. He has also won four Ballon d’Ors and four individual Golden Shoes. He is the most influential footballer in the world. He has been awarded several accolades and national honors throughout his career including three Ballon d’Or titles.
2. Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, a professional football player for the Spanish club Barcelona and Argentina national team, has a net worth of $80 million. This makes him the second-richest player in world football. He is also the only player to have won FIFA World Player of the Year three times, recipient of the Golden Ball, and awarded three times as the best player in the world.
3. Neymar
Neymar is one of the most sought-after football players in the world. His current annual salary is $72 million and he has been named the best player on the planet five times in a row. Neymar has also won four FIFA Ballon d’Or Awards, three of them consecutively.
4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is considered by many to be the world’s richest footballer. Ibrahimovic was recently signed by Manchester United for a record-breaking transfer fee of $53 million. The soccer player is also highly influential on social media, with over 57 million followers on Instagram and 80 million on Twitter.
5. Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale is a Welsh professional footballer who currently plays as a winger, attacking midfielder, and captain for the Spanish club Real Madrid and the Wales national team. He is one of the most expensive players in football history, having moved from Tottenham Hotspur to Real Madrid for a world-record transfer fee of $150 million.
6. Phil Mickelson
Phil Mickelson is the third richest football player in the world. Born in California, he was part of the PGA tour before turning pro. He has won several prestigious golf tournaments including 3 Masters, 3 U.S. Open, and 2 British Opens, has been a part of 7 Ryder Cups and has won over $48 million in his career so far.
7. Floyd Mayweather Jr
Floyd Mayweather Jr is among the richest football players in the world and he is also an undefeated boxer. He earned a huge $45 million from his fight with Manny Pacquiao, earning him the nickname “Money Mayweather.”
8. Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez, who plays for FC Barcelona and Uruguay has a net worth of $370 million. In addition to being the richest football player in the world, he is also considered one of the best players in the world.
9. Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney, who plays for the English Premier League’s Everton is the richest football player in the world. The Manchester-born striker has an estimated net worth of $400 million. The wealthiest football players in the world are ranked based on their estimated net worth.
10. Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba is the richest footballer in the world as he has been awarded $400 million by Manchester United. He was a French international and played for Juventus before moving to Manchester United.
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