Top 10 Richest Footballer In the World
Faiq Bolkiah is the richest footballer in the world, despite never having played for a top European club. He is the nephew of the Sultan…
Faiq Bolkiah is the richest footballer in the world, despite never having played for a top European club. He is the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei and has a net worth of $20 billion. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are the two most successful footballers of all time and are also two of the richest.
| Rank | Name | Net Worth (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faiq Bolkiah | $20 billion |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | $600 million |
| 3 | Cristiano Ronaldo | $500 million |
| 4 | David Beckham | $450 million |
| 5 | Dave Whelan | $210 million |
| 6 | Neymar Jr. | $200 million |
| 7 | Zlatan Ibrahimovic | $190 million |
| 8 | Kylian Mbappé | $180 million |
| 9 | Wayne Rooney | $170 million |
| 10 | Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima | $160 million |
Faiq Bolkiah
Faiq Bolkiah is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Thai League 1 club Ratchaburi. He is also the captain of the Brunei national team. Bolkiah is the son of Jefri Bolkiah, Prince of Brunei, and nephew of Hassanal Bolkiah, the Sultan of Brunei. He is also the richest footballer in the world, with an estimated net worth of $20 billion.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Argentina national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr and captains the Portugal national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time.
David Beckham
David Beckham, an English retired professional footballer, showcased his talents as a right winger during his career, representing clubs such as Manchester United, Preston North End (on loan), Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain, and the England national team. He is co-owner of Salford City and Inter Miami CF.
Dave Whelan
Dave Whelan is an English businessman and former professional footballer. He is the founder of the sports retailer JJB Sports and the former owner of Wigan Athletic Football Club.
Neymar Jr.
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, better known as Neymar Jr. or simply Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world and is one of the highest paid athletes.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimović is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club AC Milan and the Sweden national team.
Ibrahimović has earned renown for his acrobatic strikes, impeccable technique, and exceptional ball control. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest strikers in the history of football and stands as one of the most decorated footballers globally, boasting an impressive 35 trophies won throughout his career. He has scored over 570 career goals, including more than 500 club goals, and has scored in each of the last four decades.
Kylian Mbappé
Kylian Mbappé Lottin is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. He is considered to be one of the best players in the world and is one of the highest-paid athletes.
Wayne Rooney
Wayne Mark Rooney is an English professional football manager and former player who was most recently the manager of Major League Soccer club D.C. United in the United States. He spent much of his playing career as a forward while also being used in various midfield roles. Widely considered one of the best players of his generation.
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima
Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima, better known as Ronaldo or Ronaldo Fenômeno, is a Brazilian businessman and former professional footballer who played as a striker. Nicknamed O Fenômeno (‘The Phenomenon’) and R9, he is considered one of the greatest players of all time. As a multi-functional striker who brought a new dimension to the position, Ronaldo has been an influence for a generation of strikers that have followed.
