Who are the highest paid football players in the world in 2023? Find out here with our detailed analysis of the top 10!
Football is by far the most popular sport in the world, with over 3.5 billion fans, and it comes as no surprise that many of its superstar players are among the highest-paid athletes in the world.
In 2021, a total of ten professional footballers topped an incredible $50 million in annual earnings – including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Jr. Who takes home the biggest salaries? Find out below as we take a look at the 10 highest paid footballers in the world!
World’s top 10 highest paid football players
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Who are the highest paid football players in the world? Check out our list of the top 10 earning football stars from around the world in 2023.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr) £3.3m per week
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list as the world’s highest-paid football player, earning a whopping £3.3m per week. The revered Portuguese superstar, who joined Al-Nassr from Manchester United, has a salary close to €200m (£177m) per year.
According to CBS Sports, Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary for playing for Al-Nassr makes up a large chunk of this figure, with additional income coming from image rights and commercial deals. As part of his contract, he will also be involved in Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the 2030 World Cup.
Kylian Mbappe (PSG) £1,600,000 per week
Kylian Mbappe (PSG) takes the top spot of highest-paid footballers in the world, raking in an astonishing £1,600,000 per week from his contract – the largest in football history. Last season Mbappe opted to remain with PSG for a longer period of time.
Lionel Messi (PSG) £960,000 per week
When it comes to the highest-paid footballers in the world, one name stands out above all others: Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain. The Argentinian superstar is widely considered to be the greatest footballer of all time and his massive weekly salary of £960,000 reinforces this fact.
Erling Haaland (Man City) £865,000 per week
Erling Haaland, playing for Manchester City, is amongst the highest-paid soccer players in the world. With a basic pay packet comparable to other top earners at Manchester City, he commands a weekly wage of £865,000 due to bonuses included in his contract. This makes Haaland the highest paid player in the Premier League.
Neymar (PSG) £606,000 per week
Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, commonly known as Neymar, is among the highest paid football players in the world. The Brazilian professional currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain and rakes in a whopping £606,000 weekly salary! He holds the title of being the most expensive footballer in history.
Kevin De Bruyne (Man City) £400,000 per week
Kevin De Bruyne is one of the highest paid football players in the world, earning an impressive £400,000 per week at Manchester City. His income put him at the top of the pile before Erling Haaland’s arrival.
Eden Hazard (Real Madrid) £380,000 per week
Eden Hazard, currently playing for Real Madrid, is one of the highest paid football players in the world – earning a whopping £380,000 per week! Despite his less-than-ideal start at Real Madrid, Hazard’s huge pay packet cannot be overlooked.
David De Gea (Man United) £375,000 per week
David De Gea, a star goalkeeper for Manchester United, is currently one of the highest paid football players in the world with an astonishing salary of £375,000 per week. He tops the list of highest-earning players in his position.
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) £350,000 per week
Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah, who plays for Liverpool, is one of the world’s highest-paid football players. The 28-year-old earns an incredible £350,000 per week revenue. Salah has been a mainstay at Anfield since his move from Roma in 2017, and the fans’ love of their star striker has translated into a lucrative salary.
Sadio Mane (Bayern Munich) £350,000 per week
Sadio Mane of Bayern Munich is currently the highest-paid footballer in the world, taking home a hefty £350,000 per week. He joined the club in summer and was immediately rewarded with a salary that surpasses all other footballers around the world.
Article updated 2 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
