Istafa Ali
Football is the most popular sport in the world, with billions of fans worldwide. The sport’s elite players earn enormous salaries.
The wealthiest football players in the world, according to Vanguard News, make millions of dollars annually; some have even accumulated fortunes in the billions of dollars.
The wealthiest football players as of 2024 are:
1. Laiq Bolkiah: With a whopping $20 billion in net worth, the football player and prince from Brunei leads the list.
2. Lionel Messi: With a net worth of $600 million, the Argentine forward, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain at the moment, is ranked second.
3. Cristiano Ronaldo: With a $500 million net worth, the Portuguese forward who plays for Al Nassr takes third place.
4. David Beckham: With a net worth of $450 million, the retired English football player and successful businessman comes in fourth.
5. Dave Whelan: With a net worth of $210 million, the former English football player is now an entrepreneur in fifth place.
6. Neymar Jr.: With a $200 million net worth, the Brazilian forward who plays for Paris Saint-Germain takes sixth place.
7. Zlatan Ibrahimovic: With a net worth of $190 million, the Swedish striker, who is presently with AC Milan, is ranked seventh.
8. Kylian Mbappe: With a net worth of $180 million, the French forward for Paris Saint-Germain is ranked eighth.
9. Wayne Rooney: With a net worth of $170 million, the retired English striker who was a member of D.C. United is ranked ninth.
10. Ronaldo LuÃs Nazário: With a net worth of $160 million, the legendary Brazilian football player who is retired and played for Real Madrid takes the tenth position.
The total fortune of these football legends is derived from a variety of sources, including endorsements, commercial endeavours, bonuses, and salary.
