Richest Footballers-The 8 Richest Footballers of All Time

As Football commonly known as Soccer, is one of the most high income sports globally, football players can earn huge wages. Their salary credited on weekly basis instead of monthly. - but the question stays: who are the richest footballers of all-time?

Here are the 8 richest footballers in recent estimates, considering their salary, endorsement, and investments:

Cristiano Ronaldo

Net worth: $600 million
He’s played for Manchester United and Real Madrid
He’s famous for sponsorship deals with brands like Nike.

Lionel Messi

Net worth: $550 million
Until 2021, he spent his entire career at FC Barcelona
He’s won numerous awards, including a record eight Ballon d’Or awards
Lionel Messi is the world's fourth-richest soccer player in 2024, with an estimated fortune of $550 million.

Kylian Mbappé

Estimated Net Worth: $250 million

Mbappé is a French superstar who gained an enormous fortune from his contracts in Paris Saint-Germain and many sponsorship contracts, such as with Nike, Hublot, and many more.

Neymar Jr.

Net worth: $200 million

Known as one of the greatest players of all-time

He’s signed numerous brand deals, including sponsorships with Nike and Red Bull

Brazilian football player Neymar is the seventh-richest footballer as of 2024.

Neymar takes home a hefty check from PSG while also pocketing millions from sponsorships with Puma, Red Bull, among others.

Zlatan Ibrahimović

Net worth: $190 million

He played for European clubs like FC Barcelona and PSG

He’s signed multiple brand sponsorship deals, including Samsung and Volvo

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Swedish magician, has a net worth of approximately $190 million as of 2024, making him the world's eighth-wealthiest soccer player - and he’s widely regarded as one of Sweden’s greatest players.

Paul Pogba

Net Worth: $125 million

Pogba's wealth is actually based on the salary at Juventus (and formerly in Manchester United), and the advertising partnerships he is engaged with such as Adidas among others.

Eden Hazard

Net Worth: $100 million
Eden Hazard accumulated his money in his playing days, most importantly at Chelsea and Real Madrid as well as his endorsement deals.

Mohamed Salah

Net Worth: $90 million
Salah has banked a pretty penny from his deal at Liverpool and Adidas, Pepsi, and Vodafone sponsorships.

This list does not includes players who got retired from the game. It only considers on field playing footballers of current times.