Football is considered to be one of the most beautiful games in the world. It is a popular sport worldwide that in a way brings the world together. Whether there is a particular club you support or a country you cheer for, to witness these athletes do magic with their footwork on the field is something truly spectacular. If you have ever wondered how much these Herculean men get for giving their all in the football field, we can assure you that it is a lot. Here is a list of 50 of the richest football players in the world.
$450 MILLION
Yes, Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest paid footballer in the whole world. You would know who Cristiano Ronaldo is if you are not living under a rock. Well, just in case, let us tell you a little about him. Cristiano is a professional soccer player from Portugal who is now worth $450 million. He has also played for big clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid, and the Portuguese National squad in the World Cup.
$450 MILLION
David Beckham net worth has now reached $450 MILLION. Even though David Beckham is now retired, the English soccer player has made a name for himself in football history. He can arguably be called the most famous football player in the world. David Beckham was 17 when he debuted and joined Manchester United, playing there for 9 seasons.
$400 MILLION
Yes, the great Lionel Messi is worth a whopping $400 million dollars. Lionel Messi is from Argentina. He became a professional footballer signing with FC Barcelona and the Argentina National Team. He has even won the Golden Shoe and the Golden Ball during his career. He has played in the World Cup and Summer Olympics for his country as well.
$210 MILLION
Guess how much Dave Whelan net worth is? Yep, you guessed it, he is worth $210 million. Dave Whelan is a former professional soccer player from England. Back in 1977, Whelan bought off JJB, a sporting and fishing store in Wigan, which he transformed to a lucrative sporting goods store. It went on to become UK’s second-biggest retailer.
$190 MILLION
The eccentric Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s net worth is estimated to be around $190 million. He is a Swedish professional football player who has played for Manchester United, later joining LA Galaxy in the year 2018. He is known to be a very aggressive player and would often get in fights with even his teammates. “The Guardian” listed him in the 3rd position in late 2013 as the best football player in the world.
$185 MILLION
Neymar, the Brazilian football (soccer) player has now accumulated a net worth of about $185 million. Neymar da Silva Santos was very young when he had to move to Spain to train with Real Madrid. He made his debut with Santos FC and then moved to Barcelona FC. He has won various football awards including the South American Footballer of the Year Award which he won in 2011.
$150 MILLION
Even though the Brazilian football star Ronaldo has retired, his net worth is about $150 million. He was even given the nickname “the phenomenon”, which proves just how unstoppable Ronaldo was during his prime. He has played 98 games for Brazil internationally and has managed to score 62 goals in these matches. He is considered to be the best player by many experts and has received the FIFA World Player of the Year award three times (1996, 1997 and 2002).
$145 MILLION
The British footballer Wayne Rooney now has a net worth of $145 million and an annual salary of $26 million. At one point he made a record of scoring 72 goals in one season. That is indeed an impressive feat for any professional football player. Moreover, Rooney actually holds a record for the most goals within one Premier League club at 183 with Manchester United.
$110 MILLION
Gareth Bale, the Welsh football (soccer) player is worth $110 million. He has several endorsement deals on top of his $25 million annual salary. He has played for Southampton and then moved to Tottenham Hotspur. After that,he later got transferred to Real Madrid in the month of September in 2013 for a record of the highest amount paid for a football player:85.3 million GBP.
$105 MILLION
Kaka is a Brazilian professional soccer (football) player having a net worth of $105 million. Kaka whose real name is Ricardo Izecson plays for AC Milan and the Brazilian national team. Not only does Kaka get his money from playing football, he also has endorsement deals with big companies like Adidas, Hyundai, WiseU. He also played the 2002 FIFA World Cup with Brazil and won.