The Richest Soccer Players Right Now

• Faiq Jefri Bolkiah is the wealthiest footballer in the world, with a net worth of about $20.12 billion in 2022
• He captains the Brunei national football team and plays as a striker for Thailand’s Chonburi club
• Cristiano Ronaldo comes second, while his most significant rival Lionel Messi is the third richest soccer player in the world.

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Football is one of the most financially rewarding sports globally. The wealthiest footballers in the world are a select few individuals who have amassed a considerable fortune through their careers in the sport.

While the exact amount of money they are worth is often debated, there is no doubt that these athletes are among the wealthiest people on the planet.

Sportsleo is here to help you understand and learn more about the richest footballers in the world and their net worth.

Football is a career that almost every young person would like to pursue and earn a living from; footballers are among the highest-paid people in the world.

7. ALEXANDRE PATO

Alexandre Pato. Photo: Skysports

The Brazilian footballer is one of the world’s top ten richest soccer players. He plays for Orlando City, SC and has previously played for AC Milan and Chelsea.

The football legend has competed in several Olympic Games. His first medal was a bronze in 2008, followed by a silver in 2012. Pato has a net worth of approximately $145 million and a market value of $1.58 million).

6. WAYNE ROONEY

Wayne Rooney. Photo/Sky Sports

Wayne Rooney, a former Manchester United star, won nearly every title and award available in English and European soccer. 

Nike, Coca- Cola Nokia, and Ford are among the companies that signed endorsement deals with the player. He spent most of his football career in England before joining DC United in Washington in 2018.

Wayne Rooney has an approximated net worth of about $170 million.

5. ZLATAN IBRAHIMOVIC

Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Photo/Archy Sport

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a well-known Swedish footballer. The soccer star has a net worth of about $190 million and has a transfer market value of ($4.5 million)

 Ibrahimovic is usually recognised as one of the best strikers. He has played for several well-known clubs, including Manchester United, Barcelona, PSG FC, and Inter Milan,

4. NEYMAR JR

Neymar is among the richest footballers in the world. Photo: Getty Images

The Brazilian football star, began his professional football career in a local football club, which propelled him to prominence. Neymar is the world’s fourth-richest footballer.

Neymar is a skilled and talented player. Unfortunately, his performance is hampered by frequent injuries.

Neymar currently earns 41 million per year at PSG, or $780,734 per week, far more than Eden Hazard does at Real Madrid, and he is the world’s fourth-richest footballer, with an estimated net worth of $200 million.

3. LIONEL MESSI

Messi is the third richest footballer in the world. Photo: Eurosport

Lionel Messi is widely considered the world’s best player and a football genius; he is also the world’s third-richest footballer.

Messi, nicknamed “The Flea” due to his diminutive size, has won almost every currently offered trophy in football except a national championship with Argentina.

In 2022, the PSG star will be the world’s third-richest but highest-paid soccer player.

He did sign a contract with Barcelona that paid him a base salary of $168 million in 2017 and an annual salary of $40 million from endorsements (including a lifetime endorsement deal with Adidas).

Messi is a six-time winner of the FIFA Ballon d’Or award, the World Cup Golden Ball, five European Golden Shoe titles, and numerous other FIFA and UEFA Faiq Jefri Bolkiah honours. 

2. CRISTIANO RONALDO

Ronaldo is the second richest soccer player in the world. Photo: MARCA

Cristiano Ronaldo, a Portuguese international and one of the most deadly strikers ever to beautify the game, is the second richest footballer globally, with an estimated net worth of $500 million.

Ronaldo, without a doubt, has more endorsements than any other soccer player in the world and is regarded as the most marketable footballer in the world, owing to his likeability, desire for success, passion for glory, and physique.

Hooper named Ronaldo the highest-earning sportsman on Instagram in 2019, with $47.8 million in Instagram earnings. Each of his Instagram posts is worth $975,000 (£780,487), and he is the most followed superstar on the platform.

1. FAIQ JEFRI BOLKIAH

Faiq Bolkiah of Leicester City warms up atGaia Stadium ahead the UEFA Youth Champions Leagues match between FC Porto and Leicester City on December 07, 2016 in Porto, Portugal. Photo: Getty Images

Bolkiah is a member of the Brunei Royal Family, the nephew of Sultan of Brunei and captains Brunei national football team

He also plays as a striker for Thailand’s Chonburi club.

 Bolkiah is the richest footballer globally, with a net worth of $20.12 billion). He has played for Leicester U18 and U23 teams, Chelsea Youth and U18 teams, Southampton ACA, Martimo B, Newbury Youth and Maritimo.

But even so, before you begin thinking if the Thai League pays well, Faiq’s wealth is due to his family connections.

He is the nephew of Sultan of Brunei and Brunei’s prince’s son, Jefri Bolkiah, and his uncle is Sultan Hassanal of the oil-rich kingdom.