Since football involves more money these days, fans want the knowledge of players salary.
Football is the most popular sport in world football. The money involved in this sport has dramatically increased over the last few years and players have also started to earn unparalleled sum.
Forbes have made a study and revealed that twelve of 100 highest-paid athletes are footballers in the top three. La Liga has the highest representative, followed by Premier League, Serie A, Ligue 1, Chinese Super League and Japanese League. Surprisingly, there are no players from the Bundesliga, who possess some of the world’s best players currently.
We take a look at the top ten richest football players in the world currently.
#10 Antoine Griezmann
Endorsements: Rs. 32,24,04,750.00
Salary & Bonus: Rs. 1,66,21,75,600.00
Total: Rs. 1,98,45,80,350.00
Largest Sponsors/Partners: Puma, Huawei
Antoine Griezmann joined Barcelona in the summer of 2019. The French International decided against a move to Camp Nou a year before, but he changed his heart to seal a move to the Blaugrana.
The 28-year-old earns more than Luis Suarez and will be hoping to perform on the pitch as well. The French International has scored two goals against Real Betis, but has produced inconsistent displays in the opening stage of his Barcelona career.
#9 Oscar
Endorsements: Rs. 14,32,91,000.00
Salary & Bonus: Rs. 1,93,44,28,500.00
Total: Rs. 2,07,77,19,500.00
Largest Sponsor/Partner: Adidas
Oscar is one of the gifted Brazilian players, but he chose to sign for Shanghai Shenhua after losing his spot under Jose Mourinho. He had several offers from other European clubs, but a hefty salary from China was too hard to resist for the attacking midfielder.
It’s not fair to iterate that he’s tarnished his career, but he has struggled to nail down a spot in his national team after leaving Europe. Oscar still has the potential and could return to Europe.
#8 Mesut Ozil
Endorsements: Rs. 46,56,95,750.00
Salary & Bonus: Rs. 1,69,79,98,350.00
Total: Rs. 2,16,36,94,100.00
Largest Sponsors/Partners: Adidas, Beats by Dre, Mercedes Benz
Mesut Ozil’s career did not pick up following his move from Real Madrid in 2013. The German International signed a lucrative deal last year following the departure of Alexis Sanchez to make him the second-highest earner in the Premier League.
Under Unai Emery, the former Real Madrid midfielder has failed to take the field often as the club look to sell him and make way for other players.
#7 Kylian Mbappe
Endorsements: Rs. 28,65,82,000.00
Salary & Bonus: Rs. 1,90,57,70,300.00
Total: Rs. 2,19,23,52,300.00
Largest Sponsors/Partners: Nike, Good Gout, Hublot
Kylian Mbappe’s meteoric rise has seen him become one of the most in-demand footballers currently. The French International made a 180 million move from Monaco to PSG in the summer of 2018 and could leave the Parisians in a year.
His salary is likely to face a hike because of humungous talent. He’s seen as the next big thing in football.
#6 Alexis Sanchez
Endorsements: Rs. 17,91,13,750.00
Salary & Bonus: Rs. 2,02,75,67,650.00
Total: Rs. 2,20,66,81,400.00
Largest Sponsor/Partner: Nike
Alexis Sanchez was the highest-paid Premier League player before his loan move to Inter Milan this summer. The Chilean switched clubs in January 2018, but his Old Trafford move has been catastrophic.
Manchester United and Arsenal decided to swap Alexis Sanchez and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. But, neither of them succeeded as both the player endured tough spells at their respective clubs before sealing a move to Italy.
#5 Andres Iniesta
Endorsements: Rs. 17,91,13,750.00
Salary & Bonus: Rs. 2,14,93,65,000.00
Total: Rs. 2,32,84,78,750.00
Largest Sponsor/Partner: Asics
Andres Iniesta broke through Barcelona’s academy ranks. The Spanish midfielder played more than 15 years of top-flight football for the Spanish giants, the place where Iniesta won several accolades.
During the 2018 summer transfer window, the Spaniard decided to fly across the continent and play his trade for Vissel Kobe from Japanese top-flight league. He has been a class apart since joining the Asian club.
#4 Paul Pogba
Endorsements: Rs. 28,65,82,000.00
Salary & Bonus: Rs. 2,07,77,19,500.00
Total: Rs. 2,36,43,01,500.00
Largest Sponsor/Partner: Adidas
Paul Pogba left Manchester United to join Juventus in 2012. He registered himself as one of the best midfielders in the world with consistent displays. He moved back to his old club in 2016, but it has not been smooth-sailing.
The French International, who lifted the World Cup in 2018, is yet to sign a new deal with the club. The Red Devils have rewarded him with a new contract despite subpar performances, but he continues to wait for a move to Real Madrid.
#3 Neymar
Endorsements: Rs. 2,14,93,65,000.00
Salary & Bonus: Rs. 5,37,34,12,500.00
Total: Rs. 7,52,27,77,500.00
Largest Sponsors/Partners: Nike, Mastercard, Gillette, EA Sports, Red Bull, Beats by Dre, DAZN, Gaga Milano
The gap between the third and fourth player is too high. Neymar earns an estimated amount of 105 million dollars in a year. The forward set the Brazilian league on fire before earning a move to Barcelona in 2013.
He was too hard to handle from day one and completed a formidable partnership with Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi. However, an unhealthy relationship between him and board meant that he parted ways with the Blaugrana. He later signed for PSG in 2017.
#2 Cristiano Ronaldo
Endorsements: Rs. 3,15,24,02,000.00
Salary & Bonus: Rs. 4,65,69,57,500.00
Total: Rs. 7,80,93,59,500.00
Largest Sponsors/Partners: Nike, Electronic Arts, DAZN, Altice, MTG, CR7 line of products
Cristiano Ronaldo was chased by a host of clubs when he was in Sporting CP. Manchester United managed to land him and nurtured him to assist him to become one of the best ever players to have graced the game.
He took his game to another level with Real Madrid. He won several kinds of stuff with the Los Blancos before opting to sign for Juventus in the summer of 2018. Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-earned in the Serie A.
#1 Lionel Messi
Endorsements: Rs. 2,50,75,92,500.00
Salary & Bonus: Rs. 6,59,13,86,000.00
Total: Rs. 9,09,89,78,500.00
Largest Sponsors/Partners: Adidas, Peps, Lays, Gatorade, Jacobs & Co, Mastercard, Ooredoo
Lionel Messi has been a Barcelona player since 2001. He has played for the reserves before making his debut for the first team in 2005. The Argentine is arguably the best player of all-time, having won tons of individual and collective accolades with the club.
Messi earns $92 million at Barcelona and pays a tax of $17 million that is more than the salary of some footballers.
