List Of Top 10 Richest Footballers In The World And Their Net Worths: Faiq Bolkiah Tops List Not Lionel Messi Or Cristiano Ronaldo

List Of Top 10 Wealthiest Footballers in the World:  Football is one of the most loved sports in the world and has seen a significant rise in popularity in the past two decades. Footballers like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are not just players but sports icons. Their significant contributions to the sport have not just made memorable impacts on football history, but have craved their names on football fans' hearts. Their blockbuster football careers, millions of fans worshipping them, lucrative brand endorsements and other successful business ventures are some of the reasons for their impressive success and enormous wealth. 

The list of the richest footballers showcases the players' varied backgrounds and success. For example, Faiq Bolkiah's fortune largely comes from inheritance and on the other hand, players like Messi and Ronaldo accumulated their wealth through businesses and successful sports careers. Let’s take a look at the list of the top 10 richest footballers in the world along with their phenomenal career achievements and massive net worths.

Who Is The Richest Footballer In The World?

Faiq Bolkiah, who belongs to the Brunei royal family, leads the list of the world's richest footballers with an estimated net worth of Rs 174,300 crore. However, his net worth is mainly from his family's wealth and not from his footballing career.

List Of Top 10 Richest Footballers In The World And Their Net Worths: 

Top 10 Wealthiest Footballers In The World: 

1. Faiq Bolkiah:

Faiq Bolkiah is the wealthiest footballer in the world with an estimated net worth of Rs 174,300 Crore according to GQ India, all thanks to his wealthy family. He is a member of the royal family of Brunei and plays for Ratchburi FC in Thailand and has also played for Chonburi FC in the past. Bolkiah also captains the Brunei national team.

Faiq Jefri Bolkiah's Net Worth (Image Credit: Instagram) 

2. Cristiano Ronaldo:

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese football legend who has won five Ballon d'Or titles in his career. He is the second richest footballer in the world, with a reported net worth of around Rs 6,972 crore. All of his worth comes from his lucrative playing career with leading clubs such as Manchester United and Real Madrid, along with his successful endorsement contracts. He plays for Al Nassr at the moment.

Ronaldo's Net Worth (Image Credit: Instagram) 

3. Lionel Messi:

Lionel Messi is Argentina’s multiple-award-winning player, especially the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. Messi has an estimated net worth of Rs 5,229 Crores, thanks to his massive endorsement deals and business enterprises. The football icon is currently playing for Inter Miami.

Messi's Net Worth (Image Credit: Instagram) 

4. David Beckham:

David Beckham is a British football legend famous for his free-kick ability. Reportedly, his net worth is approximately Rs 3,921.75 crore, which he earned from his lucrative playing careers with Manchester United and Real Madrid, among other business ventures and endorsements.