Football has transformed into a game that is primarily about money over time. The amount of money
that teams and their players bring in from earnings, transfer fees, and other resources is incredible.
With each year that goes by, the top 5 leagues get increasingly wealthy. The football industry is
generally doing well from a financial standpoint. Let's discuss the top 10 football players in the world
by salary in 2024.
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Top 10 highest paid footballers in 2022
1. KYLIAN MBAPPE
This list includes a few soccer teams, with Parisian powerhouse PSG topping the list as the most
special club. Like all other clubs, despite its success in the UEFA Champions League, it is insufficient
to keep them winning.
With a new contract, Kylian Mbappe is now the highest-paid football player in 2022 and is aswell-known as LeBron James. According to Forbes Mbappe earn approximately $128m in 2022 and
become top on the list.
Mbappe passed up the opportunity to play for Real Madrid despite his desire to do so. Instead, he made
a commitment to Paris in a pact that gives him authority over player and coaching hires.
2. LIONEL MESSI
Some people still think Lionel Messi is the greatest player in soccer history. Leo Messi left Barcelona
and joined PSG after scoring in his final match for the club, agreeing to a $41 million-a-year deal. The
contract has a two-year initial term and a three-year extension clause.
3. NEYMAR JR
Neymar confirmed that his contract with Paris St. Germain has been extended by one year in 2021. Up
until 2025, he will collect $36 million per year.
Neymar is a versatile and exceptional player who has ranked among the top five or ten players in the
world over the past ten years. He has won every domestic trophy in France but would exchange it for
UEFA Champions League hardware.
4. CRISTIANO RONALDO
With an estimated $36 million salary, Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest-paid
footballer in English Premier League history. After his contract with Real Madrid expired in the summer
of 2021, Ronaldo joined Manchester United.
Ronaldo is not in their plans, despite the fact that the changes are benefiting the team. Ronaldo used
to make $36 million a year, but his weekly salary has decreased a little bit.
Even at the age of 37, he is the fourth most-paid player in the world. He agreed to a two-year deal with
a one-year extension option. Ronaldo agreed to a new contract with Barcelona that included an option
for one more year, like Lionel Messi.
5. OSCAR
When Oscar relocated to China in 2016, as his career was about to reach its pinnacle, people took
notice. Oscar may have missed out on a career with greater fame, but his private island will make up
for the loss of a better trophy collection. He earns 34$ million in 2022 and was ranked in the list of
highest-paid footballers in 2022.
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6. ANDRES INIESTA
It is true that Iniesta retired in 2015 and left Barcelona to manage Vissel Kobe in Japan.
Football fans weren't sure when they would see more of the talented midfielder because he was
already 37 years old when he got the job. But it seems that Iniesta has rediscovered his cool since
moving to Japan and won a few championships first.
It was hoped that Iniesta would play for another ten years after winning what would have been the
Emperor's Cup and Super Cup in 2018. Iniesta makes $31 million in 2022 and gets the 6th position in
the highest soccer player list.
7. EDEN HAZARD
Even though he is among the most expensive football players, Eden Hazard is not the most paid.
Hazard has spent most of his time at Real Madrid injured, which has decreased his value over time.
Eden makes 26$ million this year.
8. MOHAMED SALAH
Mohamed Salah, the club's king, has signed a new three-year contract, making him the highest-paid
professional player in Liverpool's history.
He has played 254 games for the Redmen and scored 156 goals throughout that time. Salah will be
more crucial than ever this season as a result of Sadio Mane's departure because he is now playing
alone. Salah makes $26 million this year and adds his name to the highest-paying footballer list.
9. KEVIN DE BRUYNE
Right now, De Bruyne is the best player in the world. This player displayed his talent by negotiating for
enormous sums of money.
To give Manchester City the commitment they deserved, he signed a new deal this summer. It runs
through 2025. The Belgian has signed a contract for a total annual sum of $24 million.