International media/news outlet, Forbes have yet again released their of the ten highest earning footballers in the world for the year 2021/2022.
Cristiano Ronaldo comes out on top with his earnings for this season, with the Manchester United superstar set to earn a total of £91.5m from his contract at Old Trafford as well as his other sponsorships and endorsements.
The list also features in-form stars like Mohamed Salah and Robert Lewandowski, both of whom are at the top of their game at the moment.
Here’s a list of the Highest Earning Footballers In The World In 2021/22.
10. Eden Hazard (Real Madrid): 2021-22 earnings (salary + endorsements): £21m
9. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid): 2021-22 earnings (salary + endorsements): £23.5m
8. Paul Pogba (Manchester United):2021-22 earnings (salary + endorsements): £25m
=6. Andres Iniesta (Vissel Kobe): 2021-22 earnings (salary + endorsements): £26m
=6. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich): 2021-22 earnings (salary + endorsements): £26m.
5. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): 2021-22 earnings (salary + endorsements): £30m
4. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain): 2021-22 earnings (salary + endorsements): £31.5m
3. Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain):2021-22 earnings (salary + endorsements): £69.5m
2. Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain):2021-22 earnings (salary + endorsements): £80.5m
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United): 2021-22 earnings (salary + endorsements): £91.5m