Football has become an avenue for riches and footballers these days are regarded as the richest people in the world. Although the amount they earn weekly seems to be abnormal to some, it is equally a motivation to others.
Per data collected by Radio Times, a list of the top 10 highest paid soccer players has been compiled. These wages are before tax, payments, bonuses and excludes any extra fees.
The list is made up of players with the biggest basic pay and not necessarily those who earn the most as sponsorship and endorsement deals are not included.
Messi tops the list. 10 Highest paid footballers in The world in 2021
10 Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) – 483,000$
9. David De Gea (Manchester United) – 517,000 dollars per week
8. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)-513,000 dollars per Week
7. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)- 513,000 dollars Per week
6. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint Germain)- 566,000 dollars per week
5. Gareth Bale(Real Madrid)- 690,000 dollars per week
4. Antoine Griezman (Barcelona)793,000 Dollars Per week
3. Luis Suarez (Atletico Madrid) 793,000 Dollars Per week
2. Neymar (Paris Saint Germain)836,000 dollars Per week
1. Lionel Messi (Paris Saint Germain)- 1,325,000 Dollars Per week
