10. Eden Hazard – €24.77 Million
Eden Hazard, a Premier League superstar for over a decade, hasn't looked like himself since joining Real Madrid. A five-year contract for €22 million per year was signed by the Belgian. He also makes money through McDonald's, Nike, and Nissan endorsements.
Eden Hazard has missed more games than he has played for Real Madrid since his debut in 2019. The winger showed promising indications at the Euros and in the early stages of the new season. Under Carlo Ancelotti, he will attempt to reclaim his best form, but the Belgian still has a long way to go to show his worth at Real Madrid.
9. Gareth Bale – €27.27 Million
The 32-year-Real old's Madrid career has been a roller coaster. Bale's career is looking a lot different today after several brilliant seasons, including Madrid's historic three-peat Champions League triumph. With only a year remaining on his contract, it is doubtful that the Los Blancos will continue to pay his astronomical salaries. Furthermore, there have been reports that the Welshman may retire at the end of current season.
Bale's salary is presently at €22 million per year, and he also has endorsement deals with the golf company TaylorMade. In the future, he could take up golfing.
8. Paul Pogba – €29 Million
For a number of reasons, the Frenchman is continually in the news. Pogba is the second Manchester United player on our list, and he, like the others, is in his last season at Old Trafford. With an annual salary of €23.07 million before taxes, the midfielder is also one of the highest-paid footballers in the Premier League. Pogba, who is 28 years old, also has a hefty 10-year contract with Adidas.
7. Andres Iniesta – €29.83 Million
One of the most unexpected additions to this list. Even at the age of 37, Andres Iniesta continues to dazzle us. He signed a one-year contract extension with Vissel Kobe in Japan this summer. Iniesta was a pivotal role for the J1 League team, leading them to their first AFC Champions League campaign. Iniesta, a World Cup champion with Spain, gets a salary of €26 million with Vissel Kobe, plus additional revenue from endorsements.
It's a fantastic occasion for a J1 League side to have a player like Andres Iniesta on their team. This also explains why he has such a hefty deal.
6. Robert Lewandowski – €29.83 Million
With each passing year, the Polish striker improves further. In reality, Lewandowski has been scoring in successive Bayern Munich matches since February. The Pole's current deal is up in two years. Lewandowski might be tempted to choose a new challenge after seven great years with Bayern Munich, with numerous teams competing for his signature.
Lewandowski has even started his own clothing line, RL9.
5. Mohamed Salah – €34.93 Million
Mohamed Salah, one of the few Premier League players on this list, is without a doubt deserving of such a contract. His deal may be a few tiers below than Messi's, Ronaldo's, and Neymar's, but he is still one of the highest-paid players in the Premier League. The Egyptian receives a salary of €21.31 million per year in addition to endorsements and sponsorship deals.
Salah's contract with Liverpool is up in two years, and he is presently in talks with the Merseyside club. Liverpool must do everything possible to stop the Premier League's most prolific winger from scoring.
4. Kylian Mbappe – €36.65 Million
Mbappe is already earning on par with the best in the world at the age of 22. Mbappe has previously turned down a new deal with PSG that would have paid him the same as Neymar and Messi. With only a year left on his contract and a foot out the door at PSG, the scenario for the Parisians is gloomy. His current contract with PSG pays him €23.87 a week in addition to lucrative endorsement deals with some of the world's most well-known businesses.
3. Neymar Jr. – €80.95 Million
Neymar's pay at PSG is the same as that of Lionel Messi, his new teammate. Neymar is presently the joint highest-paid player in the world, with a salary of 63.91 million Euros per year. After leaving Barcelona four years ago, Neymar went on to play a key part in the recruitment of Lionel Messi to the French team. He is also the ambassador for Triller and has a sizable social media following.
After a public spat with Nike, the Brazilian star secured a new deal with Puma this summer. Neymar would be expecting to fulfill his long-term goal of winning the Champions League with a star-studded squad.
2. Lionel Messi – €93.78 Million
Despite the fact that he is no longer ranked first on our list, Messi has a strong case to be considered the greatest player of all time. After years of wishing for an international trophy, the Argentine won the Copa America this summer.
Messi's fairytale chapter with Barcelona came to a bittersweet conclusion. Although his wage with PSG is lower than his previous club Barcelona, he remains the highest-paid player in football, discounting external earnings. Messi has endorsement ties with Adidas, Pepsi, and even Budweiser. Messi's endorsements and other revenues bring in a total of €29.83 million.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – €106.55 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, the leading scorer in Serie A last season with 29 goals, is a man who never stops working, even at the age of 36. His return to his former club, Manchester United, dominated the transfer window. Dare we claim it outperformed some other high-profile moves by a long shot?
Although Ronaldo may not have the biggest salary at Manchester United, his endorsement revenues put him in the lead. The forward has endorsement ties with a number of companies, including Nike. However, it is his own CR7 brand, which is prevalent in a variety of disciplines, that stands out the most. Ronaldo gets €59.65 million per year in salary and an extra €46.86 million in other revenues.