- By Namrata Vijay
- Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:48 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Richest footballers in the world 2024: The sport of football still is considered one of the most popular and widely watched games. Its massive fan following and commercial appeal have helped it become a multi-billion dollar industry as all the star players earn tons of money. All the football fans have built a global community and they are joined by their mutual love for this wonderful sport.
For a lot of people, football is not just a sport, it's a part of their life that brings them joy and also helps them connect with other people.
From watching football in packed stadiums to enjoying it with loved ones, this sport has ignited deep emotions and has created brilliant memories. The net worth of all the star players shows their brilliant skills, marketability, and remarkable career management. All the highest-earning footballers bag endorsements with global brands and they then invest in businesses and also attend high-profile events, which further increase their net worth.
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Let's take a look at the list of the top 13 richest footballers in the world in 2024. Their net worth comes from lucrative salaries, performance bonuses, their brand deals, and investments. A lot of them have also increased their incomes by venturing into entrepreneurship, businesses, and other revenue-generating opportunities.
Top 12 richest footballers in the world by their net worth
| 1. | Faiq Bolkiah | $20 billion |
|---|---|---|
| 2. | Lionel Messi | $600 million |
| 3. | Cristiano Ronaldo | $500 million |
| 4. | David Beckham | $450 million |
| 5. | Dave Whelan | $210 million |
| 6. | Neymar Jr. | $200 million |
| 7. | Zlatan Ibrahimovic | $190 million |
| 8. | Kylian Mbappe | $180 million |
| 9. | Wayne Rooney | $170 million |
| 10. | Ronaldo Luís Nazário | $160 million |
| 11. | Alexandro Pato | $145 million |
| 12. | Wayne Rooney | $145 Million |
| 13. | Gareth Bale | $145million |
Top 12 richest footballers in the world and their team
1. Faiq Bolkiah
Networth: $20 billion
Team: Chonburi F.C., Thailand
Records: Richest football player in the world
2. Lionel Messi
Net worth: $600 million
Team: Inter Miami
Record: Most Ballon D'or Award winner, most La Liga goals
Awards: World Soccer Player of the Year, FIFA Ballon d'Or
Books: The 'GOAT' Messi
Movies: Lionel Mess- The Greatest
3. Cristiano Ronaldo
Networth: $500 million
Team: Al Nassr
Records: Highest goal scorer in football
Awards: European Golden Shoe, FIFA Ballon d'Or
Books: Cristiano Ronaldo- The rise of a winner
Movie: Cristiano Ronaldo- The world at its feet
4. David Beckham
Net worth: $450 million
Team: Manchester United
Records: Only player to win league titles in 4 countries
Awards: Premier League player of the month, BBC sports personality of the year
Books: Beckham (My World) autobiography
Movie: King Arthur- The man from U.N.C.L.E.
5. Dave Whelan
Net worth: $210 million
Team: Blackburn Rovers and Crewe Alexandra
Awards: Freedom of the borough
Books: Dave Whelan- playing to win
6. Neymar Jr.
Net worth: $200 million
Team: Paris Saint-Germain
Records: youngest player to reach 100 caps for Brazil, all-time highest scorer for Santos
Awards: Ballon d'Or, FIFA Puskas, Player of the Year
Books: Neymar- My story: conversations with my father
Movie: Neymar- The Perfect Chaos
7. Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Networth: $190 million
Team: Serie A club AC Milan
Record: oldest player ever to score in Serie A, greatest striker of all time
Awards: Best MLS player, EPSY award, FIFA Puskas, Golden Foot, Serie A Player of the Year
Books: I am Zlatan Ibrahimovic (autobiography)
Movies: Asterix and Oblix (middle kingdom)
8. Kylian Mbappe
Net worth: $180 million
Team: Paris Saint Germain
Records: Four goals in two appearances in the FIFA World Cup finals
Awards: FIFA World Cup Golden Boot, golden boy, Kopa trophy
Books: Kylian Mbappe- world soccer star
9. Wayne Rooney
Net worth: $170 million
Team: DC United
Records: England's second most capped player and second highest goal scorer
Awards: MLS best XI, FIF Pro world young player of the year
Books: Wayner Rooney- My Decades in the Premier League
Movies: Rooney
10. Ronaldo Luiz Nazario
Net worth: $160 million
Team: Real Madrid
Records: Third highest goal scorer for Brazil, highest goals in a single La Liga season
Awards: European golden shoe, FIFA World Player of the year, world soccer player of the year, Serie A foreign footballer of the year
11. Alexandro Pato
Net worth: $145 million
Team: Sao Paulo FC
Records: youngest goal scorer at a senior men's FIFA tournament
Awards: Serie A Young Footballer of the Year, Golden Boy, Italian Super Cup winner
12. Gareth Bale
Net worth: $145 million
Team: LAFC
Records; He won 15 trophies, including three La Liga titles and five Champions League
Awards: EFL Young Player of the Season, Tottenham Hotspur FC player of the year, The football manager team of the decade
