Top 10 Richest Football 2020

Football/soccer stars are known for the huge wealth their talents and antics on the field have afforded them, while the very best in football are often among the highest-paid. However, the top richest footballers in the world necessarily do not have to be the very best in the game. Our list of the top-10 richest

10.Paul Pogba : Net worth $85 million

A very skilful and talented midfielder, Paul Pogba's exploits at the 2018 FIFA World Cup was instrumental in his side’s victory in the most prestigious tournament in world football

9.Eden Hazard : Net worth $100 million

Following his high profile move to Real Madrid from EPL side, Chelsea, worth €100,000,000, Eden Hazard signed a 5 year deal with Real Madrid (Los Blancos) to become the club’s highest-paid signing. The Belgian national football team captain

8. Andres Iniesta : Net worth $120 million

Andrea Iniesta is Spain’s all-time most decorated footballer who has won a record 35 trophies including the World Cup and the UEFA Champions League. The former Barcelona skipper who currently plays in Japan for Vissel Kobe earns $576,923 every week. Andres Iniesta’s net worth is valued at $120 million, as of 2020, making him the 8th richest football player in the world. 

7. Gareth Bale : Net worth $125 million

2019 surely has been a tumultuous year for Real Madrid forward, Gareth Bale. The Wales international has had a strained relationship with Real Madrid head coach, Zinedine Zidane, who has shut the striker from his squad. Rumours have emerged that Bale is on the verge of a transfer to various clubs, majorly Chinese Super League clubs, which will make him the latest of many top footballers.

6. Wayne Rooney : Net worth $160 million

In 2018, Wayne Rooney joined the ranks of Premier League stars to cross the Atlantic to feature in one of the fast-rising football leagues in the world. After moving to American Major League Soccer (MLS) football league, Wayne became one of the highest-paid footballers.

5. Neymar Jr : 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.

4. Zlatan Ibrahimovic : 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 : 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.

2. Cristiano Rolando: Net worth $

460 million

CR7 as Cristiano Rolando 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 : 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.

Question is do you think Faiq is the richest ??

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