Hay abanye abantwana babulawa ngemali... This morning, we continue with our list of the richest footballers in the world. Here are the top five in our list. 5. Kaka (R1,18 billion net worth) The former Milan and Real Madrid player may not be at the height of his powers anymore, but he still has a huge following and is a commercial gold mine. His salary is also extraordinary, and with him about to start playing in America, he may yet get even richer. 4. Wayne Rooney (R1,21 billion net worth) Easilly England’s biggest star, Rooney has a mega contract with Manchester United and is a big name on the list of Nike-endorsed figures. His salary and endorsements are monumental, so it’s no wonder that he is so rich! 3. Samuel Eto’o (R1,22 billion net worth) It’s pretty surprising to see an African on the list, but given Eto’o’s appeal to the entire continent, his commercial value is huge for his sponsors, Puma, and after his spell in Russia, he earned an incredible amount of money that he clearly invested well. 2. Lionel Messi (R2,11 billion net worth) Does it surpise you to see Messi so high up on our list? His sponsors, Adidas pay him millions to appear in their adverts and his “Messi” branded boots, t-shirts and shorts all earn him a pretty hefty sum as well. Not to mention, Barcelona pays him a huge salary… 1. Cristiano Ronaldo (R2,14 billion net worth) Who else, but Cristiano Ronaldo, would top our list? The Portuguese star earns more than any other footballer after signing a huge contract with Real Madrid. Beyond that, his sponsorship from Nike is gargantuan and then we can move onto his clothing ranges, his line of underwear and his fragrances. The man is a walking goldmine, but he still remembers the day when his teacher told him that “football won’t put food on the table”. Can you believe how much money these footballers have? It’s crazy to even contemplate what they might do with it! What do you think these stars do with all their money? e nai
Posted on: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 07:59:43 +0000