Top 10 Most Richest Footballers In The World

In the sports world, it is generally the idea that if a player is super famous, they’d be making quite a lot of money as well, which is true. And looking at football’s popularity in the entire world, sure, there are some footballers who are way too rich, right? But who do you think is the richest footballer in the world right now? Worry not, if you don’t know that yet, we’ll introduce you to him as well as nine others who have made it to this list. So, let’s start with this list of the top 10 most richest footballers in the world as of 2024. Alright, here we go now.

1. Faiq Bolkiah

Who do we have at the top of this list? Well, if you read the intro, we already let you know, but still, it is Faiq Bolkiah with a net worth of $20 billion and is at the top of the list. Faiq Bolkiah is the wealthiest individual among these men because of his excellent royal descent, which differs from their sources of income, you know? In addition to being part of the Brunei royal family, he is a nephew of the Sultan, which is a very important factor in the inheritance of his immense wealth. And that is precisely the reason why no other footballer in the world comes anywhere near in terms of wealth when we talk about Faiq Bolkiah.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo

At number two is Cristiano Ronaldo with a net worth of $903 million, who else would be on the second spot, right? Just so you know though, Ronaldo, who plays for Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia at the moment, has social significance beyond football, which is evidenced by his CR7 brand that includes clothes and hotels. The five Ballon d’Ors that he has won are proof of his legendary status and his riches have been made by playing, promoting, and engaging in business.

3. Lionel Messi

Alright, if we really had to make a list of the footballers who have made it to the top of the net worth list only because of playing football and no inheritance involved, then for sure, Lionel Messi would be in the top 3 of this list. But still, following closely in the 3rd spot is Lionel Messi, who is worth $650 million. He is now leading Inter Miami but his influence is more than just within the game. As you may know, he is renowned for his record of 8 Ballon d’Or titles and his fortune has been built not just through payroll but also with the endorsement of brands such as Adidas and Pepsi, ensuring that he remains on top of the rich list.

4. Neymar Jr.

In our rundown of richest footballers, we couldn’t miss the super popular Neymar Jr. whose estimated net worth currently stands at a whopping $250 million, you know? This current football player of Saudi Arabian Al Hilal, Neymar, has made a fortune through his heavy salary, endorsements, and vast popularity, not just in one specific region, but all around the globe. Much of his success can be attributed to his time at PSG and Barca, but he also created history in the financial game among other players by showing his skills on the field.

5. Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema with his majestic aka HUGE net worth of $200 million sits in the fifth spot. Benzema’s new football adventure for Al-Ittihad starts with a bang after putting pen to paper on a $436 million contract for two years. Just so you know, his 14 glorious years at Real Madrid which included five Champions League titles was kinda the foundation for these huge financial numbers for him.

6. Zlatan Ibrahimović

The one who makes it to the list next is Zlatan Ibrahimović with a net worth of $190 million, you know? Known for his walk of sunshine and quirky personality, Zlatan has been chasing the ball for many top teams such as AC Milan, PSG, and Manchester United, just so you know. Also, not just even now, in the last few years or so in his football career, he remains a high-income player due to his magnetic appeal and smart financial decisions. That’s why he is counted among the wealthiest soccer aka football players in the entire world.

7. Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe ranks seventh, at the age of only twenty-five, the French talent who has made a fortune of $180 million dollars is what we have in this case. Having scored over fourteen goals for the Ligue 1 team PSG this season, Mbappe is already a star name in the world game, and at the same time, he has the big bucks rolling in thanks to the endorsement of the sportswear brand Nike, you know? After so many star players have retired from football, now it is the young ones to make their names, and Kylian Mbappe is doing just that.

8. Paul Pogba

Meanwhile, we have the eighth-position holder Paul Pogba, a Manchester United player whose wealth is valued at $125 million. Pogba is known for his extravagant lifestyle both on and beyond the field, but his productivity on the football pitch at Manchester United together with multiple contracts including the one with Adidas targeted solely by his name earned him his fortune.

9. Antoine Griezmann

Just so you know, Griezmann has a net worth of $90 million and is ninth on this list today. He is a French forward, who amassed his wealth by collecting high salaries, during his tenure at Atlético Madrid and Barcelona. His endorsements, including one with Puma, have helped Griezmann to remain among the football’s richest players, even though he has been consistent and a performer in the crucial games.

10. Mohamed Salah

Then there is Mohamed Salah, who’s at the last of this list also with a $90 million net worth mark, or many of you may know him as the “Egyptian King” in the football world, right? He is also tied to the brand Adidas, which is one of the most famous sports labels, due to his stardom in both Europe and home Egypt which contributes a lot to his annual income from salary and endorsements.

Conclusion

That’s all there is for now. As you saw, almost all of these footballers are multi-millionaire and that’s just the magic of the popularity of football in the entire world. This is the list as of 2024, it might be that in a few years, we see a new star rise in the football scene, and then they make it to this list, but worry not, we’ll keep you posted.