in this article you will see the top 5 Richest Footballers in The World 2021.
Football stars are known for the large wealth, their talents and antics on the sector have afforded them, while the absolute best in football are often among the highest-paid. However, the highest richest footballers within the world necessarily don’t need to be the absolute best within the game.
See The Top 5 Richest Footballers in The World
5. Neymar Jr.
Neymar Jr presented at Paris Saint-Germain
Net Worth: $185 Million
Neymar Jr. has had one of the most eventful years of his career in 2019. In the summer of 2019, Neymar was accused of rape by a Brazilian woman. The accusation shook the world by surprise, but fans were relieved when the case was dismissed as a result of lack of evidence.
The Brazilian international also lost the national team captaincy after he was involved in an altercation with an opponent fan in last season’s Coupe de France final against Renee. Neymar receives a salary of about €707,692 every week.
Neymar Jr’s net worth as of 2020 is valued at $185 million, placing him as the 5th richest soccer player in the world. He has endorsement deals with MasterCard, Gillette, Electronic Arts, Nike and McDonald’s.
4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimović of AC Milan
Net Worth: $190 Million
A very controversial footballer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the best footballers in Europe who has left a mark wherever he goes. The Swedish player who plays for AC Milan in the Italian Serie A earns about $138,000 every week.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s net worth is currently valued at $190 million, making him the 4th richest football player in the world. He has endorsement deals with Nike, Nivea and also advertises Microsoft Xbox and Vitamin Well.
3. Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi of Barcelona FC
Net Worth: $400 Million
Argentine skipper, Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers in history, and probably the best in his time, the Barcelona man has won several trophies and individual laurels which has made him one of the most decorated footballers in the world.
Messi receives as much as $646,000 every week. His huge collection of wealth has made him one of the world’s richest soccer players.
Lionel Messi’s net worth in 2020 is valued at $400 million, making him the 4th richest football player in the world. He has signed endorsement deals with brands such as Adidas, Pepsi, MasterCard and Huawei.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus F. C.
Net Worth: $460 Million
CR7 as Cristiano Ronaldo is famously known is one of the best footballers in the world. The Portuguese forward has been in an intense rivalry with Argentinian skipper Lionel Messi for the best footballer in the modern age. Ronaldo who plays for Serie A side, Juventus receives $663,000 every week. Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth is currently valued at $460 million. He has sponsorship deals with Nike, Electronic Arts, DAZN and Altice.
1. Faiq Bolkiah
Faiq Bolkiah of Leicester City
Net Worth: $20 Billion
Not known to many, Faiq Bolkiah is currently the richest football player in the world right now. The 21-year-old footballer who originates from oil-rich Brunei plays for Leicester City and is the captain of the Brunei national team.
The Buena skipper is the son of the Prince of Brunei, Jefri Bolkiah. The sultan of the oil-rich state, Hassanal Bolkiah, who has a reputation for his extravagant spending is his uncle. Faiq Bolkiah is a member of Bolkiah dynasty.
Faiq Bolkiah’s net worth is currently estimated at a total of $20 billion. He earns about $1000 every week and he is sponsored by Nike according to his Instagram bio.
