Top 10 Richest Footballers as 'Little Known' Player Beats Messi, Ronaldo to the Top Spot

• Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the richest footballers in the world
• However, the pair trail a little-known Bruneian footballer on the rich list
• Kylian Mbappe and Neymar also feature on the list of the richest footballers

A little-known player has beaten Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to the top spot of the 10 richest footballers in the world.

Ronaldo and Messi are two of the most successful footballers of their generation after achieving so much both on and off the pitch.

The duo has made a fortune through several sponsorship deals and brand endorsements with top companies.

However, the pair still trail Ratchaburi star Faiq Bolkiah when it comes to the richest footballers in the world.

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While Ronaldo is understood to be the best-paid player currently, the Portuguese does not come close to Bolkiah in net worth.

According to Marca, Bolkiah has a net worth of nearly €20 billion, thanks to his roots as the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei.

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The net worth has Bolkiah topping the list of the wealthiest footballers, ahead of Messi, who sits second in the listing.

Messi is said to be boasting a net worth of £516 million earned from his illustrious career in the form of wages and lucrative deals.

For instance, the Argentine star earned a colossal endorsement deal from Spotify as part of the contract he signed with MLS side Inter Miami in 2023.

According to GiveMeSport, Ronaldo ranks third in the rich list with a net worth of £476 million, which is more than double the fourth-placed man on the charts.

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Like Messi, Ronaldo also has deals with top brands through endorsements.

In January 2023, the 39-year-old landed a £173 million annual salary after he joined Al Nassr following his acrimonious Manchester United exit.

Meanwhile, Neymar Jr is placed fourth on the list with a net worth of £198 million, with Paris Saint-Germain ace Kylian Mbappe completing the top five podium.

Mbappe, who has been linked with a PSG exit this summer, has a net worth of £143 million.

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