Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Neymar, Mbappé and other footballers with the best income ag

Players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Kylian Mbappé have millionaire incomes not only the salary they receive from their clubs, but also for advertising, investments and other activities they carry out.

For example, Cristiano Ronaldo He is the most popular athlete in the world. He has a little over 600 million followers on his social networks: on Facebook he has 150 million, Instagram has 403 million and Twitter has 97 million. This allows him to be a very attractive character for the big brands, who want to have him as their ambassador because he generates a lot of sales.

At the end of 2021, CR7 returned to first place in the Forbes ranking as the best paid, but he is not the only one. In the list we find other players who have large incomes for the different activities they do and that position them among the 10 best paid players in the world.

The 10 best paid soccer players in the world.

Cristiano Ronaldo (37 years old)

Just as throughout his 18-year career, Cristiano Ronaldo has garnered trophies. He too has made huge profits. According to specialized magazine Forbes, the Manchester United striker will generate $125 million in total earnings this season ($70 million in salary and $55 million from sponsors).

Lionel Messi (34 years old)

His jump from Barcelona to PSG has not lowered Lionel Messi’s income. On the contrary, the ‘Flea’ continues to generate income. According to Forbes, the Argentine striker expects earnings of 110 million dollars this season (75 million paid by his current club and 35 million from sponsorships.

NEymar Jr (30 years old)

Neymar, currently at PSG, is considered the third best paid footballer in the world. The Brazilian would generate a total of 95 million dollars in income: 75 million correspond to his salary and 20 million from sponsorships and other businesses. Ney has a contract until June 2025, this will undoubtedly allow him to continue adding to his bank account.

Kylian Mbappe (23 years old)

PSG has in its ranks the fourth highest paid player in the world. The Frenchman’s earnings reach around 43 million dollars. At that age, neither Cristiano Ronaldo nor Lionel Messi had that kind of income. Now get out the calculator and add up what he could earn at the club that has him in their ranks next season. The contract renewal promises rain of millions. Real Madrid, who dreams of signing him, would also spend large sums.

Mohamed Salah (29 years old)

It is the turn of the players who play in the Premier League. Mohamed Salah, who plays for Liverpool, accumulated 41 million dollars in total earnings. He still does not have a year and a half left on his contract, but the ‘Red Devils’ are in full negotiations to extend their bond. That means more income to your bank account.

Robert Lewandowski (33 years old)

The current holder of The Best FIFA 2021 Award for the best player in the world appears as in the list in sixth place with income of 35 million dollars as total earnings. His contract expires in 2023 and several clubs make him fall in love to have him in his ranks.

Andres Iniesta (37 years old)

Don Andrés Iniesta, currently at Vissel Kobe, is the highest paid Spanish footballer. His income is around 35 million dollars of total earnings. He has a contract with the Japanese team until June 2023.

Paul Pogba (28 years old)

The French team is located in the eighth box as the best paid in the world. Paul Pogba has a contract with Manchester United until June this year. He was undecided whether to continue with the ‘Red Devils’ or move, but the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammate on the French National Team Raphael Varane made him decide to stay. His income is in the 34 million dollars.

Gareth Bale (32 years old)

Gareth Bale, who belongs to Real Madrid, has total earnings of around 32 million dollars. After his return from Tottenham, the Welsh player tries to earn a place in the merengue team.

Eden Hazard (30 years old)

the belgian Eden Hazardwhich closes the Top Ten of the best paid, has 29 million dollars in total earnings.

Real Madrid paid Chelsea $118 million for Eden Hazard to sign a five-year deal that put him on par with Gareth Bale with a $26 million annual paycheck.