Soccer is a very lucrative sport. The 2006 FIFA World Cup Final had a TRP of more than 3.5 billion, which was more than half of the world's population at that time. Fast-forward to 2024, and things have not changed a bit.
Instead, football, which is soccer, has grown exponentially in the last decades, with the global fanbase of the top clubs racking up millions of supporters all over the world.
This sure means Football has huge earning potential and the players are the most profited from it, We have made a list of the top 10 richest football players in 2024. This list signifies the wealth that has come from soccer.
Top 10 Richest Football Players In the World -
10. Eden Hazard
Net Worth: Approximately $100 million
Income Sources: Real Madrid salary, deals with Nike and Lotus Bakeries.
Investments: Hazard has interests in Belgian real estate and various food industry
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Even though Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from national and club-level football, there is no denying that he has made a fortune playing for Chelsea and warning the bench in Madrid, where he took a hefty salary of an estimated $400000 a week. He was once considered a rightful replacement for the legendary CR7 in Real Madrid.
9. Gareth Bale
Net Worth: Approximately $145 million
Income Sources: Earnings from his time at Real Madrid, endorsement deals with Adidas, and his golf investments.
Investments: Bale has focused heavily on real estate and opened his golf-themed bar called "Par 59."
Gareth Bale had an incredible career at Real Madrid where he was one of the main men in the Attack that consisted of Ronaldo and Benzema. He earned a fortune with Real Madrid's salary and the sponsorship deals that came with it. He is also a heavy investor in golf, A sport he took up after his retirement.
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8. Paul Pogba
Net Worth: Approximately $125 million
Income Sources: Contract with Juventus, deals with Adidas and Pepsi.
Investments: Pogba is involved in fashion ventures and has partnered with various digital marketing initiatives.
He was once considered one of the most expensive transfers in modern football. He has played big roles in clubs like Man Utd and Juventus. He earned his fortune in both clubs where he earned hefty fees and sponsorship that came with the club’s.
7. Andrés Iniesta
Net Worth: Approximately $130 million
Income Sources: Contract with Vissel Kobe, endorsement deals with Asics and Nissan.
Investments: Iniesta has his own wine brand, Bodega Iniesta, and real estate ventures.
6. David Beckham
Net Worth: Approximately $450 million
Income Sources: Endorsements with Adidas, H&M, and his fragrance line.
Investments: Beckham coowns the MLS team Inter Miami and has multiple ventures in fashion and lifestyle brands.
David Beckham has successfully made himself a brand after his playing career. The English talisman has multiple ventures around the world to rack up his fortune. His most precious fortune can be counted on the Inter Miami team that he has helped set up and has landed legendary players like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez. The money Inter Miami alone might generate a fortune for Beckham.
5. Zlatan Ibrahimović
Net Worth: Approximately $190 million
Income Sources: Earnings from his time at AC Milan and endorsements with Nike, Volvo, and Vitamin Well.
Investments: Ibrahimović owns his own brand of sportswear, AZ, and has shares in several Swedish companies.
4. Kylian Mbappé
Net Worth: Approximately $180 million
Income Sources: PSG salary, deals with Nike, Hublot, and EA Sports.
Investments: Mbappé is growing his wealth with various tech startup investments and charity initiatives.
He was the World Cup winner at the age of 18. Was also the World Cup finalist and scored a hat trick against Messi’s Argentina in the Final of course he was going to earn a fortune. He also can make money from the image rights that can be sold. He is someone brands are desperate to splash money to become the face of their franchise also his mouth-watering salary from PSG has already sky-rocketed his bank balance.
3. Neymar Jr.
Net Worth: Approximately $300 million
Income Sources: AlHilal salary, partnerships with Puma, Qatar Airways, and Red Bull.
Investments: Neymar has invested in real estate and is known for his luxury car collection.
He was one of THE most expensive signings ever from a club. Paris Saint Germain paid a hefty amount of $222 Million in services, Which means he received a very big commission out of it, Not only that he was offered an astronomical amount from Paris to play for them. Neymar while at Barcelona also became a global brand that especially had a huge fan following among Gen-Z. He is also sponsored by big fashion companies like Puma etc which is still adding to his fortune,
2. Lionel Messi
Net Worth: Approximately $530 million
Income Sources: Salary from Inter Miami, Adidas endorsement, and numerous brand collaborations.
Investments: Messi has investments in property and hospitality, including the MiM hotel chain.
He is Lionel Messi. Nothing to be said. He is a God when it comes to football.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Net Worth: Approximately $550 million
Income Sources: Contracts with AlNassr, endorsements from Nike, Clear, and CR7branded products.
Investments: Ronaldo owns multiple hotels, gyms, and his CR7 fashion line.
He is Cristiano Ronaldo, his name is famous even in those parts of the world which are not even on the world map. He is the "richest footballer in the world".
This list is carefully curated based on player salaries, endorsements, and their strategic investments off the field. Wealth can fluctuate due to market changes, acquisitions, and career developments, but these players consistently rank among the highest earners in the football world.
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