Ten Richest Football Players Today – Who Are They?

By: Olena

Posted: May 10, 2021

Updated: May 10, 2021

Ten footballers of the biggest net worth in 2021 are listed
Neymar, Messi, and Ronaldo are among the richest players

Every fan is supposed to know who are the world’s richest football players today. Here is the top of the ten soccer stars with the biggest net worth in 2021. Can you guess every name that is featured on the list? If you have ever wondered how much football stars earn, check the list of the richest football players today. You can also check the top of the richest football club owners as there are surprisingly few coincidences in both lists.

Here are the 10 richest football players today

The newest top of the highest-earning soccer players includes not only active footballers but also legends who have already retired from sports. That’s why you will meet a couple of old familiar names here. If you are interested in calculating the income of the world’s biggest football stars, read how much football players earn in 2021.

Thierry Henry

Thierry Henry, a former French footballer, opens the list of the richest players. As of 2021, Henry’s net worth is equal to $130 million. A former Arsenal superstar was extremely popular in the 2000s as he led the English club to two EPL titles and the 2006 Champions League final. Currently, Henry is focused on a coaching career; his last supervisee was Montreal Impact.

Gareth Bale

Gareth Bale is #9 on the list of football players with the biggest net worth in 2021. The Welsh player’s $145 million net worth is not surprising: Bale is one of the biggest Tottenham Hotspur stars. Known also for his outstanding performance in Real Madrid, this free-kick master deserves his spot in the top.

Ronaldo

Even though Ronaldo doesn’t play soccer anymore, he is still one of the richest football players today. This 44-years-old Brazilan was a superstar back in the 1990s and early 2000s. His successful performance in Real Madrid and presidency of Real Valladolid allowed him to have a net worth of ca. $160 million. You can follow Real Valladolid’s La Liga predictions at Bet365.

Wayne Rooney

With a $170 million net worth, Wayne Rooney is seventh on the list of the richest footballers in 2021. The former Man Utd star is currently managing and playing for Derby County. Unfortunately, the lack of success of the club didn’t allow Rooney to be listed among the richest football managers in 2021 but he can try next year.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Although Zlatan Ibrahimovic's return to Milan didn’t help the club to win the league this year, the player had its own benefits. According to the latest information, the Swedish footballer’s net worth is estimated to be $190 million. Not bad for one of the oldest European players that are still active!

Neymar

Recalling in mind the most expensive transfer ever, there is no wonder that Neymar opens the top-5. Neymar’s net worth is about $200 million as of the ongoing year. This allowed the PSG star to place fifth on the list of the richest football players today. Meanwhile, you can bet on PSG's next matches at online gambling sites in Spain.

Dave Whelan

Dave Whelan’s name is not very famous among today's fans but he is still one of the wealthiest former players in the world. Whelan is 84 and he is fourth on our list with a net worth of $210 million. The former Blackburn Rovers and Crewe Alexandra star, Whelan is still respected in football circles.

David Beckham

The gap between bronze holder David Beckham and Whelan is impressive even for keen football fans. The former English superstar’s net worth is twice bigger - $450 million! And who can say David doesn’t deserve it? He is not only one of the defining footballers of his era but also a successful businessman, philanthropist, and family man. As of 2021, he is the president & co-owner of Inter Miami CF, and co-owner of Salford City.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has finished second in the most recent race of the richest football players today. There is nothing we can add to his career path at this point as every football fan knows Ronaldo as a former Real Madrid and a current Juventus superstar. He is often referred to as the greatest of all time (GOAT) but he’s only second in 2021 with his net worth of $500 million.

Lionel Messi

Was there any doubt about the first place holder? Lionel Messi, the main Barcelona star, is #1 among the richest players in 2021. According to online sportsbooks in Spain, his net worth is around $600 million! What makes Messi the highest-paid football player in the world? First of all, his dedication to Barcelona. The leaked contract showed that the club paid Leo $674 million to make him stay last summer. Let’s not forget that Messi is a six-time Ballon d’Or winner and probably the Greatest Of All Time.