Erling Braut Haaland is a professional Norwegian footballer, who plays as a striker for Manchester City football club and the Norway national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, he got a bumper salary package recently.
As Haaland has become the highest paid player in the Premier League, let us take a look at the list of the top 10 most paid footballers in the world.
Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe (PSG) earns £1,600,000 per week. Last season Mbappe opted to increase his stay at PSG. His contract is the largest in the history of football.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi (PSG) earns £960,000 per week. The Argentinian player is undoubtedly the greatest player of all time.
Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland (Manchester City) earns £865,000 per week. While Haaland's basic package is similar to other highest-earners in Manchester City, the bonuses included in his contract make him the highest-paid player in the Premier League.
Neymar
Neymar (PSG) earns £606,000 per week. Neymar is one of that trio, which plays for PSG and is the most expensive player of all time.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) earns £515,000 per week. Renowned Portuguese player returned to Manchester United last summer.
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) earns £400,000 per week. Bruyne was initially the highest-paid player at Manchester City before Haaland's arrival.
Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard (Real Madrid) earns £380,000 per week. The Belgian player's shift to Real Madrid may not have been welcoming, but Hazard still receives a bumper pay package.
David De Gea
David De Gea (Manchester United) earns £375,000 per week. David is the highest-paid goalkeeper so far.
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) earns £350,000 per week. Salah is the highest-paid at Anfield.
Sadio Mane
Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich) earns £350,000 per week. He moved to the club in the summer and is the highest-paid there.
FAQs
Who is the highest paid football player?
Kylian Mbappe is the highest paid football player, earning £1,600,000 per week.
What makes Erling Haaland the highest paid in the Premier League?
Erling's enormous bonuses earn him £865,000 per week.
Who earns more, Messi or Ronaldo?
Messi ranks third while Ronaldo stands fifth in the highest paid charts.
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FAQs
Faik Bolkiah ($20 billion)
Faike Bolkiah is at the top among the richest footballers in the world. Yes, he is the richest footballer in the world.
Which soccer player earns the most money? ›
Who is the richest paid player in the world? ›
Who is the most paid player in the world in 2024? ›
Cristiano Ronaldo was the highest earning soccer player in the world in 2024, being paid around 260 million U.S. dollars a year. The bulk of this sum came from on-field income, such as salary and bonuses.
Who is the no. 1 richest footballer in the world in 2024? ›
Brunei prince Faiq Bolkiah tops the list, with Messi and Ronaldo following in. Faiq Bolkiah is a Bruneian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Chonburi F.C. in Thailand and the Brunei national team. Bolkiah is the richest footballer in the world, with an estimated net worth of $20 billion.
Is Messi a billionaire? ›
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has become football's second billionaire. After Cristiano Ronaldo previously achieved the feat, Messi has now earned $1billion in pre-tax earnings during his career, as reported by Forbes.
Who is richer, Ronaldo or Messi? ›
Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid footballer in the world in 2023, earning more than the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar during the past 12 months, according to Forbes. Ronaldo, who Forbes also ranks as the highest-paid athlete of any sport, topped the list with expected total earnings of $260 million.
What soccer player is a billionaire? ›
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, in 2020 became the first active team-sport athlete to surpass $1 billion in career earnings. In addition to a lifetime deal with Nike, Ronaldo makes money off the pitch with his CR7-branded clothing, accessories, hotels and gyms.
How rich is Mbappé? ›
Kylian Mbappe's net worth is listed anywhere from $120 million to $180 million. Forbes reported Mbappe's net worth to be $120 million in 2023, good enough for No. 3 on the list for the highest-paid athletes in the world.
Who is the richest retired NFL player? ›
Former National Football League (NFL) player and executive Jerry Richardson was the richest NFL player of all time as of January 2023, with a net worth of around two billion U.S. dollars.
Michael Jordan is the undisputed leader when it comes to the highest paid athletes in history.
Who is the richest player alive? ›
The world's richest footballer is Faiq Bolkiah who has a whopping net worth of over $20 billion. Born into a wealthy home, Bolkiah boasts a wealth greater than the likes of Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi combined.
Who is the richest youngest football player? ›
FAQ's on Richest Footballer in the World
- Faiq Bolkiah, aged 25, has been dubbed the 'world's youngest richest footballer' and is estimated to have a net worth of around £13billion.
- Faiq Bolkiah, the world's richest football player is of royal lineage. ...
- The richest footballer of all time is Faiq Bolkaih.
Messi is the second highest-paid athlete in the world as of 2023, and has earned an estimated $1.15 billion in his career so far, according to Forbes. Messi owns a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, holds lucrative brand partnerships, and even owns a hotel chain.
How much is Ronaldo worth? ›
Ronaldo's contract has been estimated by media to be worth more than €200m ($219.98m). PSG forward Messi, 35, was next on the list after bringing home a combined $130m while club teammate and France captain Mbappe -- the youngest on the list at 24 -- earned $120m to sit third.
Is any footballer a billionaire? ›
The world's richest footballer is Faiq Bolkiah who has a whopping net worth of over $20 billion. Born into a wealthy home, Bolkiah boasts a wealth greater than the likes of Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi combined.
Who is the richest football player of all time? ›
Former National Football League (NFL) player and executive Jerry Richardson was the richest NFL player of all time as of January 2023, with a net worth of around two billion U.S. dollars.
Who is better, Messi or Ronaldo? ›
Who is better Messi Or Ronaldo? Ronaldo has scored a record number of international goals and appearances, but Messi has won more Ballon d'Or awards (8). Messi has spent most of his playing career in Spain and France, while Ronaldo has played in Portugal, England, Spain, and Italy.
