Richest footballers in the world: Here are their net worths

Luiz has had an amazing career on both the international and club levels. Since retiring, his $62 million net worth has him ranking among the richest footballers in the world.

Mata won the Golden Player award at the European Championships in 2011, his career was enough to land him among the best compensated footballers.

He is the winner of multiple international awards such as the Premier League Golden Boot, two European Golden Shoes, and other major trophies. 

Yaya reached his peak from 2005 to 2019 when he played for top clubs like Barcelona and Manchester City. 

One of the greatest and most influential football figures alive.

Falcao is often referred to as the greatest Colombian footballer as he is highly decorated.

He won the Ballon d'Or and was named FIFA World Player of the Year in 1999. He is solidified in the history books as an all-time football great.

Rio Ferdinand is one of the most decorated English footballers of all time. He is currently a television expert for BT Sport.

Sergio Agüero was one of the best strikers of his era, and he spent most of his time playing for Manchester City. He is the club's all-time top goalscorer.

One of the best defenders of all time and most of his career highlights came during his time at Real Madrid.

One of the highest-paid players of his era, he played most of his career in FC Barcelona.

Arguably one of the best strikers of all time, he currently plays in Barcelona.

Lampard spent most of his career at Chelsea where he achieved immense success and became the club's all-time leading goal scorer.

Griezmann, a key figure in the French national team, contributed to their victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup has had an interesting career climbing the football world. His net worth is an indication to his level of football prowess.

Mohamed's wealth grew throughout his career at Liverpool. 

One of the best midfielders of his generation, he spent the majority of his career at Liverpool cementing himself as a legend of the club.

Eto'o is currently the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation. He is a legend at each club he played in including Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Inter Milan.

Lahm has won multiple Bundesliga titles and a UEFA Champions League victory. Lahm captained both Bayern Munich and the German national team.

The superstar has sponsorship deals with the biggest brands like Electronic Arts and Nike. He also received large salaries from Real Madrid and Chelsea amongst others. 

He was once the highest-paid Spanish footballer and served as captain of Barcelona.

Mesut Özil became one of the richest players after spending time at great clubs Real Madrid and Arsenal.

Pogba signed a record-breaking deal worth $20 million per year with Manchester United. He was also the highest-paid player at Juventus.

His time at Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid increasingly raised his wealth as he became one of the best to play in his generation.

Pato is a Brazillian footballer who grew his fortune in his long-term endorsement deal with several companies including Cover Girl Cosmetics. 

This Manchester United legend, who landed many endorsement deals,  went on to become a football manager.

Zlatan's 20-year career, long list of sponsorships and a high selling book has built him an impressive net worth. 

Whelan played for the middling clubs of Blackburn Rovers and Crewe Alexandra in the ’50s and ’60s. He quit football when he was 29 to focus on his supermarket chain. He built an impressive net worth then returned to football as owner of Wigan Athletic.

His salary at PSG was one of the highest in the world. Moreover, his partnerships with Nike, Hublot and EA Sports add to his impressive net worth.

The first Ronaldo whose name was respected across the world. This football legend used his career earnings to invest in the sport. He is the majority owner of Real Valladolid, a team in Spain’s top division.

His current salary makes making him the highest-paid player of all time.

Beckham has leveraged his football career to become a cultural icon whose name rings around the world. He also possessed the business prowess to build immense wealth.

His current salary is $54 million. He has spent an entire career winning titles and playing at the highest clubs.

Ronaldo is currently one of the highest-paid players in the world with a contract of £170 million.

After his career as a footballer, he went on to become the co-founder and CEO of GF Biochemicals. It is the leading global producer of levulinic acid—a sustainable alternative to oil-based products like plastics and fuels.

This 25-year-old footballer plays in the Thai League 1, he is the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei—a tiny nation with an incredibly rich royal family. His net worth comes from his familial relations.