Goal.com recently released their annual “Goal Rich List,” which provides the list of wealthiest football players on earth.
The list of top 5 richest players on planet opens Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Cristiano Ronaldo: $447 million
Ronaldo's CR7 fashion label and other business ventures bring a huge amount of wealth. His CR7 brand is worth more than 100 million euros and is on a par with port in terms of its importance to Portugal. Real Madrid pays him €19.2 million per year currently aside tax and bonuses. He has his own perfume and is also a super-model. After retirement the super star is planning to become an actor as he loves acting and plans to act in Hollywood one day.
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Lionel Messi: $318 million
Argentine international Lionel Messi is not only the best player on planet but also a businessman. His contract with Barcelona sees him earn $50 million a year apart from his numerous endorsement deals with brands such as Adidas, Samsung, Gillette, Gatorade and Dolce & Gabbana.
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Neymar $148 million
The third richest player is Neymar who was seen as the successor of Ronaldinho in Brazil and Lionel Messi at FCBarcelona. Now he plays for PSG. Neymar became one of the most popular players in the world when he joined Barcelona Football Club. His super skills are worth to watch.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic $114 million
Next richman is former Manchester United player Zlatan Ibrahimovic who has recently moved to MLS side LA Galaxy. He is an icon in football world and currently world’s fourth richest player. Although Zlatan’s current salary is undisclosed, it’s known that he makes he makes most of his wealth from endorsement deals and investments. According to
Goal Ibrahimovic’s sponsorship deals includes: Nivea, Xbox, Volvo and Dressman.
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Wayne Rooney: $112 million
England’s golden boy Wayne Rooney who has long been the captain of Three Lions, is currently playing for Everton. He was formerly the richest player in the English Premier League. Following the crucial deal with Manchester United in 2014 Rooney earned $104 million. His current salary is weekly £200, 000.
