20 richest soccer/football players in the world and their net worth 2020
Soccer is one of the most popular games as it magically brings the world together through the different leagues and competitions. The influence that the sport has translates to how famous the players are. Have you ever wondered how much they make per match? The details of the richest soccer/football players in the world will leave you mesmerised by how lucrative the career is.
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The worth of a soccer player is determined by how well they play the sport. Some of the youngest players have made it to award-winning teams because of how tactical they are when playing their positions. The likes of Kylian Mbappé have made a dime out of the sport at a pretty young age. Equally, some of the legendary footballers have retained top positions in the list of the richest soccer/football players in the world. You might want to read on for more details.
Richest football player in the world 2020 list
Most of the sportsmen on this list have made a fortune out of the sport. A couple of them have bagged massive paycheques from endorsements. How about delving in for details on how much they are worth?
1. Faiq Bolkiah - $20 billion
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It must be surprising to you, especially for a not so popular player to top the list as the richest football player in the world. To begin with, Faiq Bolkiah is a 22-year-old midfielder in the Brunei National team. If you were curious, Faiq secured this position through inheritance. His uncle, Hassanal Bolkiah, is the Sultan of Brunei, a country that is rich in oil. Despite the wealthy background, Faiq chose a different path, to pursue football.
As of 2020, Faiq Bolkiah net worth is estimated at $20 billion.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo - $460 million
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Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional football player. He plays as a forward and the captain for Juventus. Severally, he was considered the best footballer in the world and has set the record of winning four golden shoes as of date. He has also set the record of the highest number of goals in the UEFA Champions League.
Ronaldo stands as the richest footballer in the world whose fortune was entirely acquired through the sport. Currently, Cristiano Ronaldo net worth stands at $460 million.
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3. David Beckham - $450 million
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David Beckham is a retired football legend who made his debut in the sport at the tender age of 17. He set the record of playing for Manchester United for nine seasons, and this made him recognised as one of the best football players in history.
David Beckham net worth currently stands at $450 million.
4. Lionel Messi - $400 million
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Who is the best soccer player in the world? Lionel Messi is regarded as one of the best football players of his generation. His level of expertise in the sport is par excellence with that of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Barcelona forward player would have topped the list as the richest player in the world had it not been for the tax fraud case that he faced in 2013. Nonetheless, Lionel Messi net worth currently stands at $400 million.
5. Dave Whelan - $220 million
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Dave Whelan is a retired footballer who played for the Blackburn Rovers for four years before he was sold to Crewe Alexandra F.C in 1966. After retiring, he ventured into business and acquired JJB, a fishing and sporting store in Wigan. The store grew to become the second-biggest retailer in the UK. As a result, the 83-year-old Dave Whelan has secured a position in the list of the richest footballer in the world Forbes with a net worth of $220 million.
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6. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - $190 million
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a Swedish professional football player who would easily pass for being the best striker of all time. He has set a record of being among the ten players who have made more than 100 appearances in the Swedish national team.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a forward player, and his net worth stands at $190 million.
7. Neymar Jr - $185 million
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Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior (Neymar Jr) is a Brazilian football player who has played for renown clubs like Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. He has been part of the Brazilian national team and was at one point named as the best football player.
As a forward player, Neymar Jr net worth currently stands at $185 million, although it would have been higher had it not been for the tax dispute case that he was accused of in 2015.
8. Wayne Rooney - $170 million
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Wayne Rooney is a retired football legend. He earned a name after the exemplary record that he set while at Manchester United. Rooney led the team into winning five Premier League titles. He also received several honours throughout his career.
He has also had endorsements from companies like Nike, Coca-Cola, Nokia and Ford. Cumulatively, Wayne Rooney net worth stands at $170 million.
9. Gareth Bale - $125 million
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Gareth Bale is a Welsh footballer who plays for Real Madrid FC as a winger. Despite the numerous injuries that he has nursed, he is known to have played exceptional football in the past couple of years.
Gareth Bale net worth currently stands at $125 million.
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10. Andrés Iniesta - $120 million
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Andrés Iniesta is a Spanish soccer player who is currently affiliated with Vissel Kobe. Before he joined the team, he stayed in Barcelona for more than twenty years, and during that time, he was the club's captain for three years. Therefore, Andrés Iniesta net worth stands at $120 million.
11. Mesut Ozil - $100 million
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Mesut Ozil is a renown German soccer player who transcended to fame as one of the best-attacking midfielders in Arsenal. Before joining Arsenal, he signed a contract with Real Madrid FC where he played exceptionally well. As of date, Mesut Ozil net worth is estimated at $100 million.
12. Eden Hazard - $100 million
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Eden Hazard is one of the most talented Belgian footballers who was affiliated to Chelsea between 2012 and 2019. He currently plays for Real Madrid FC and the Belgian national team. The epitome of his career is the honours that he has bagged. Eden Hazard net worth is estimated at $100 million.
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13. Pele - $100 million
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pele, is a retired football legend who is recognised as one of the top soccer players of all time. In 1999, he was honoured as the Football Player of the Century. By the time he was retiring from the sport, he had set a record of scoring 1281 goals in 1363 games. Pele net worth is estimated at $100 million.
14. Samuel Eto'o - $95 million
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Samuel Eto'o is a legendary Cameroonian football player who set the record as the most decorated African footballer of all time. During the early days of his career, he captured the attention of football fans through his tactical skills. He appeared in a couple of African Cup, and World Cup matches. Currently, Samuel Eto'o's net worth is estimated at $95 million.
15. Paul Pogba - $85 million
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Paul Pogba is a French soccer player who is affiliated with Manchester United. He plays as a midfielder, and his skills have earned him the name Paul the Octopus. He has also been part of the France national team since 2008. As of date, Paul Pogba net worth is estimated at $85 million.
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16. Sergio Aguero - $80 million
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Sergio Aguero is a talented Argentine soccer player who was affiliated with Real Madrid FC between 2006 and 2011 before he was signed to Manchester City in 2017. He has been performing exceptionally well in the team, and currently, Sergio Aguero net worth stands at $80 million.
17. Sergio Ramos - $80 million
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Sergio Ramos is a Spanish footballer who is affiliated with Real Madrid FC. He plays as a defender, and his influence has contributed to the team's success. Sergio Ramos net worth is estimated to be $80 million.
18. Gerard Piqué - $80 million
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Gerard Piqué is an incredible Spanish footballer who plays as a defender for Barcelona. He is recognised as one of the best defenders in the world. Gerard Piqué net worth is estimated at $80 million.
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19. Luis Suarez - $70 million
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Luis Suarez is an Uruguayan footballer who plays as a forward player for Barcelona. During his early years, he was associated with Ajax and Liverpool, and the epitome of his football career is the honours that he received. Currently, Luis Suarez net worth is estimated at $70 million.
20. Antoine Griezmann - $60 million
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Antoine Griezmann is a renown French professional footballer who plays as a forward player for Barcelona and the France national team. His football career has been a success as he continues to receive accolades for his tactics. Antoine Griezmann net worth is currently estimated at $60 million.
What are your thoughts on this list of the richest soccer/football players in the world? Did the worths of the footballers match your expectations? Do you think your favourite sportsmen's earning match their skills? Be sure to leave your comments about your views.
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