Top 10 richest football player in the world 2022
We all know that football is a rich man’s game. But just how rich are the world’s top footballers? In this blog, we’ll take a look at the 10 richest footballers in the world in 2022.
Topping our list is Cristiano Ronaldo, who is worth an estimated $500 million. Not far behind is Lionel Messi, who is reportedly worth $400 million. Rounding out the top three is Neymar, with an estimated fortune of $200 million
Lionel Messi– $126 million
Top 10 richest football player in the world 2022
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Spanish club Barcelona and the Argentina national team. Nicknamed “La Pulga” (The Flea), he is one of the most successful players of all time, having won 10 La Liga titles, six Copas del Rey, 10 Supercopa de España, four UEFA Champions League titles, and three FIFA Club World Cups. Messi has also spent his entire career with Barcelona, where he has won 33 trophies including nine La Liga titles and four UEFA Champions Leagues.
Cristiano Ronaldo– $117 million
Ronaldo, who is currently the world’s richest soccer player, was born on February 5, 1985, in Madeira, Portugal. Ronaldo began his career with Sporting Lisbon before being signed by Manchester United in 2003. After winning multiple championships with the English club, he moved to Real Madrid in 2009. He has won four FIFA Ballon d’Or awards and is the first-ever soccer player to earn over $1 billion in total career earnings. As of 2021, Ronaldo’s net worth is estimated to be roughly 450 million dollars.
Neymar- $96 million
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, commonly known as Neymar Jr. or simply Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Spanish club Barcelona and the Brazil national team. He is also one of the richest footballers in the world, with an estimated net worth of $96 million.
He moved to FC Barcelona in 2013 at age 21, with whom he won further honors including two La Liga titles, three Copas del Rey, and a UEFA Champions League title, and was part of a historic treble-winning campaign–the first ever in Spanish football history. Neymar then achieved success with France’s Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), winning another domestic treble of Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and Coupe de la Ligue titles during his 2018–19 season before returning to Barcelona two years later.
Kylian Mbappe- $42 million
Kylian Mbappé is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. In 2020, he was ranked by Forbes as the world’s second-highest-paid footballer, with annual earnings of US$45 million.
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior commonly known as Neymar Jr. or simply Neymar is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the French club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. He is widely considered to be one of the best players in the world and has been described as one of the greatest of all time. In 2015, he was ranked by Forbes as the world’s third-highest-paid footballer, with annual earnings of US$75 million.
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Juventus and captains Portugal’s national team. Often considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, Ronaldo has won five Ballon d’Or Awards and four European Golden Shoes, both records for a European player. He has also won 30 major trophies in his career, including seven league titles, five UEFA Champions Leagues, one UEFA European Championship, and one UEFA Nations League title.
Mohamed Salah- $37 million
1. Mohamed Salah- $37 million
2. Cristiano Ronaldo- $36 million
3. Neymar- $28 million
4. Kevin De Bruyne- $25 million
5. Kylian Mbappe- $22 million
6. Antoine Griezmann- $20 million
7. Gareth Bale- $20 million
8. Lionel Messi- $19 million
9. Luis Suarez- $18 million
10. Eden Hazard- $17 million
Paul Pogba- $34 million
Paul Pogba is a French professional footballer who plays for the Premier League club Manchester United and the France national team. He operates primarily as a central midfielder and is considered one of the best players in the world.
Antoine Griezmann- $33 million
In 2022, the world’s top 10 richest footballers will be:
1. Antoine Griezmann – $33 million
2. Neymar – $28 million
3. Gareth Bale – $27 million
4. Cristiano Ronaldo – $26 million
5. Kylian Mbappe – $25 million
6. Lionel Messi – $23 million
7. Luis Suarez – $21 million
8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – $19 million
9. Sergio Aguero – $18 million
10 . Wayne Rooney – $17 million
Gareth Bale- $29 million
Gareth Bale is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. He is known for his ball striking from distance, swerving free kicks, and his ability to get past defenders with pace. He has been named PFA Players’ Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year.