Top 10 Richest Football Players in 2021
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Football is one of the most well-known and also one of the richest sports in the world. Many players with exceptional skills and talent have been playing this sport for a very long time. We are going to take a look at the top 10 richest footballers in the World as of 2021.
Football is played across the whole world among 200 countries. The hundred and thousands of players who have been playing this game to entertain 3.5 billion fans across the world, earn millions and some players even come on the list of richest athletes in the world.
The List for the top 10 richest players in the world is given below:
10. Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba, the French midfielder takes up the number 10th spot in our list. Pogba is an exceptional midfielder who is currently playing for Manchester United. He is considered as one of the most versatile midfielder who can play as a defensive mid, attacking mid, holding flank as well as a deep line playmaker.
Pogba is one of the highest-earning players in the EPL. He joined Manchester United in 2016 at a record fee of €105 million that season. His weekly salary in Manchester United is £290,000. He also earns a whooping £31 million per year from his endorsement with Adidas.
Pogba owns has been living a lavish lifestyle in his mansion at Chesire which is worth around £2.9 million. He also has an exotic range of cars which includes Mercedes GLS 4X4, Lamborghini Aventador, Audi RS6 Power R, Rolls-Royce Wraith, Bently Flying Spur, Maserati Quattroporte, Ferrari 812 Superfast and others. The net worth of Paul Pogba is around $125 million.
9. Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale joins this list at number 9th spot. Bale is the captain of the Welsh team and is also a winger who plays for the Spanish giants Real Madrid. Gareth Bale is known for his speed, strength, stamina, and heading ability who has excellent shot power along with smooth ball control.
Real Madrid signed Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013 for £85.3 million which was a record fee for which a player was signed that season. He earns about £15 million annually from his contract with Real Madrid. Bale earns a massive amount of £10 million per year from his endorsement deals with Adidas, EA Sports, Lucozade, BT Sport, Nissan Motor, Konami, and Foot Locker.
Gareth Bale lives in a mansion in Cowbridge worth £4 million which includes a custom golf course. Gareth Bale owns a range of some of the world’s best cars which includes Mercedes SLS AMG, Bentley Continental GT, Lamborghini Huracan, Ferrari GTC4 Lusso, Audi Q7. The net worth of Gareth Bale as of 2021 is $145 million.
8. Alexandre Pato
Alexandre Pato joins 8th in the list, the Brazillian forward currently plays for the MLS side, Orlando City. Pato is known for his agility and a quick eye for a goal. In his youth, Pato was considered to be the most promising youngster.
Pato is one of the most versatile player who can be put at any position in the forward line, as forward or in any of the flank and is also capable of striking the ball with both foot. The forward earns $ 200,000 monthly in Orlando City.
Pato has an impressive car collection which includes Mercedes Maybach Exelero, Ferarri Pininfarina Sergio, Bentley Flying Spur, Bentley Mulsanne, Bentley Continental GT and Porsche Panamera Turbo S. He also earns monthly form modelling and endorsements and has an estimated net worth of $ 148 million.
7. Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney the English legend takes the 7th spot in this list. The Manchester United legend used to as an out-and-out striker, being extremely energetic he was seen all over the field defending when needed and leading the attack the very next moment.
Rooney is the second-highest goalscorer in the Premier League with a goal count of 208 and the highest goal scorer for Manchester United with a goal count of 253. He used to earn £20 million in a single year in his early days. From endorsement deals in Nike, Samsung and many more he earns £4.6 million per year.
Rooney owns many luxurious houses but his mansion in Cheshire worth £20 million and the villa in Barbados worth £5 million is worth mentioning. Rooney has a wide number of luxury cars which includes Audi Q7, BMW i8 and a Range Rover. His net worth is estimated to be around $ 170 million.
6. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic comes at number 6th position in this list. The Swedish striker is currently playing for the Italian club AC Milan. He is considered one of the greatest strikers in this era. His control and balance in the air with the ball are mesmerizing and has an excellent eye for goal.
Ibrahimovic earns an estimate of € 7 million annually in AC Milan. He also earns from his endorsement with Nike, Nivea, Volvo, Vitamin Well Sports and Microsoft Xbox whose exact estimate is not known.
Zlatan’s mansion in Manchester is estimated to be around $6 million. His huge collection of cars is worth about $3 million approximately, which includes Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes, and Volvo. The net worth of the Swedish striker is estimated to be around $195 million.
5. Neymar Jr
The Brazillian winger, Neymar Jr comes at number 5 in this list. He is considered one of the most skillful player in the world right now and is now playing for the French club, Paris Saint Germain. He is the most technical player in the world right now with a great vision for key passes and goals.
Neymar earns approximately $70.5 million yearly as a salary from PSG. His endorsement with Panasonic, Air Jordan, L’Oreal and Puma adds a major part to his net worth, about $25 million.
Neymar owns a huge mansion in Brazil which is worth approximately around $8 million. His wide range of car collections includes Audi RS7, Ferrari 458 Italia, Red Lobster, and many more. The net worth of the Brazilian as of 2021 is $200 million.
4. Dave Whelan
Dave Whelan the former professional English football player joins this list at the number 4th spot. He used to play for the English club Blackburn Rovers from 1956-60.
After he retired Whelan opened many discount stores which he turned profitable later on. He also was the owner and chairman of the club Wigan City for 20 years straight and achieved many silverware since his chairmanship.
Their is no data regarding the value of Dave Whelan’s house and his wide range of Sport Cars and Bikes. His net worth as of 2021 is estimated to be around $ 220 million.
3. David Beckham
David Beckham, the former English football player joins the list at the number three spot. Beckham represented some big names during his football career, playing for clubs like Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, AC Milan, LA Galaxy, and Paris Saint Germain.
David Beckham is known for his Eagle eye, great with free kicks and long pass accuracy. He is one of the best player in his time to have dominated the midfield. Beckham has been always earning a lot of money in his career. In 2013 he was the highest-paid player in the whole world. He is currently the co-owner of Inter Miami CF and Salford City.
David Beckham owns many properties all over the world like the Beckingham Palace, Le Domaine Saint Vincent, Spanish Palatial Villa, Beverly Hills, Dubai Mansion, Home in Palm Island and many more, altogether setting the worth of his property at $ 50 million. He drives around in a wide range of luxury cars which includes Bentley Arnage, Porsche 911, Mercedez CLK, Chevrolet Camaro, Rolls Royce Phantom, BMW X5, Jaguar XJ, Lamborghini Gallardo, and many more. The Net worth of David Beckham is estimated to be around $ 450 million.
2. Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi, the Argentine legend comes at the 2nd spot in this list. The six-time Ballon D’or winner recently moved to PSG from FC Barcelona after spending 18 years in the Spanish club. He is known for his excellent eye for goal and dribbling skills, but especially for his Eagle eye accuracy on Free kicks.
Messi’s endorsement deal with Adidas, Gatorade, Pepsi, and Forbes ads alone earns him $40 million per year. He will be earning about $34 million per year in PSG. Thus Messi’s major part of his earnings is from endorsements and others. He owns a huge mansion in Barcelona worth over $1.5 million.
Messi has a collection of some of the most exotic cars in the world, including 335 S Spider Scaglietti, Maserati GranTurismo MC, Maserati GranTurismo S, Audi R8 V10, Dodge Charger SRT8, Audi R8 Spyder, Audi Q7, Ferrari F430 Spider, Lexus RX, Cadillac Escalade, Mini Cooper, Range Rover Vogue, Toyota Prius and many more. The worth of all his automobiles is in millions of dollars. Lionel Messi hence can be said that is the second richest footballer in the world with a net worth of $500 million dollars.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
The richest footballer in the entire world as of 2021 is Cristiano Ronaldo. He conquers this list with a whopping net worth of $600 million dollars. Ronaldo is a powerhouse and shines bright with energy on the field. He is the only player to set the record to have score 100 goals for 3 different clubs in Europe, Juventus, Real Madrid, and Manchester United.
Ronaldo is one of the most versatile forwards in the world, with an insane skill set with the ball. He strikes the ball with both feet almost as same as his strong right foot. His dedication and hard work towards the game are seen through his fitness. He trains and lives a maintained lifestyle so that his gameplay is not affected due to an unhealthy diet.
The five-time Ballon D’or winner earns about $47 million from endorsements alone. He has signed a lifetime deal with Nike worth $ 1 billion. He earns $ 663,000 weekly in Juventus. Ronaldo recently is the owner of two mansions which cover a huge area. One is in Spain and the other one is in Turin. Both the house is worth around $3 million. His wide range of exotic cars is worth around $24 million which includes, Ferrari Monza SP1, Bugatti Sentodieci, McClaren Senna, and many more.
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