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Goal.com recently publish a list named as the goal rich list in 2014 which may not be the final and most accurate list but according to that list Ronaldo is ranked as the richest footballer in the calendar year previously he was at the third position. His total earning was estimated in the current year to be 158 million Euros followed by the famous Lionel Messi with his wealth in 2014 up to 156 million Euros. All the other famous footballers earning is calculated to be far less then these two living legends, behind these two Samuel Eto’o, Wayne Rooney, Neymar young Brazilian rising star and Kaka are also included in the list.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo €148 m (£122m)

 

Cristiano Ronaldo Portuguese striker holder of Ballon d,Or signed a dazzling contract with Real Madrid in 2013 at a cost of  €105m (£86.5m) per year which retained until 2018. His country is paying him healthy amount of €17m (£14.3m) per year. He led Portugal to the world cup final by scoring a hat-trick against Sweden. He also promoted Nike during the world cup in Brazil. His contract with the American sportswear end this year. The 29 year old striker also enjoying his contracts with Armani, Jacob and Co, Banco Espirito Santo, Castrol Edge and KFC. Ronaldo also launch his own CR7 underwear in 2013 and he also maintains a CR7 boutique, he also opened his own museum at Madeira last year. He is well for luxurious cars and he is owner of Lamborghini Aventador and a Bugatti Veyron.

2. Lionel Messi-€146m (£120.5m)

Lionel Messi Argentine striker has relinquished his crown to Cristiana Ronaldo who beated him in wealth as well so Messi is at the 2nd position in the list of wealthiest footballers in 2014. Messi signed a contract with Barcelona in December 2012 at a cost of €15m (£12.3m) per year untill 2018. The only deal which can lead Messi to reach Ronaldo is his contract with Argentina. 26 years old Messi signed a contract with Adidas which add €2m (£1.6m) per year to his total income and he becomes the second player after David Beckhem who has his own signature range of sportswear. Messi also signed a contract with Tturkish Airlines, FIFA range of video games by EA Sports, Samsung galaxy 11 and also with Gatorade. Along with Tiger Wood, Thiery Henry and Roger Federer he also signed a contract with Gillettes “Inner Steel”. His property includes apartments in Rosario, Argentina, also luxurious mansion in Barcelona. He is also owner of Ferrari F430 Spider and Audi R8.

3. Samuel Eto’o-€85m (£70m)

Samuel is a Cameron striker hold the 3rd place in the list of richest footballers in 2014. In 2011 Samuel earns a world record salary €20m (£16.5m) a year after his contract with Kerimov era. In 2009 he was in the headlines when he bought a watch whose price was €33,000 (£29,000) with his team-mates after being qualified for the world cup. Samuel is also earning €5m for being sponsorship from PUMA, also deal with Ford and fashion label John Richmond. 32 year old Samuel has investments in cars collection as well worth a total of €5m which includes a Bugatti Veyron, a Maybach Xenatec and two Aston Martins.

4. Wayne Rooney- €84m (£69m)

Wayne Rooney became the richest footballer after signing the world’s biggest contract in the British football history ever.  His earning reached to a top level at €365,000 (£300,000) per week for the next five year at Manchester United, which was previously €300,000 (£250,000) in 2010. This shows his relationship with that club. He is also promoting Nike and Samsung which lead his total earning to be €4m (£3.2m) annually. When he was 28 year old he also signed a five year contract with Harper in 2006 which add €6m (£5m) to his earning. Now he is at the 4th position in the list of richest players.

5. Kaka-€82m (£67.5m)

31 year Kaka is still in action and his form is improving day by day and he is still in contract with different sponsor’s world over. He has become a surprising wealthiest footballer through his commercial deal with Adidas, Ea sports and Sony, he has also chosen as a model for Armani for more than 7 years which greatly increase his wealth.His earnings also include his property interest and he is owner of several luxurious Apartments in Manhattan, New York and Natal, Madrid and Milan.

6. The Neymar family -€80m (£66m)

22 years old Brazilian striker Barcelona’s rising star player and his family places at the 6th position in the list of richest soccer players. His sponsorships include Nike, Heliar, Panasonic, VW, Santander, Guarana, Claro, Antarctica, Ambev, Red Bull and Unilever and his income reached to €20m (£16.4m) in a year. After joining Barcelona his earning reached to a top level and estimated to be €86.2m (£71m) in June 2013. After joining Barcelona he becomes one of the wealthiest players in entire history. After a tax fraud scandal imposed on Barcelona he was paid a €10m (£8.2m) and a five year contract which rise his wealth €8.8m (£7.2m) annually. Barcelona also paid €40m as compensation to N and N company which is linked to Neymar family.

7. Ronaldinho €78m (£64)

Ronaldinho a popular name in the year 2002 because of his outstanding performance in 2002 world cup and earn money both on contract basis with different football club as well with other groups. He earned major part of his money when he left the Paris St-German and join Barcelona his total earning were then estimated to be €30m (£25m).  In 2005 he was rewarded by Catalan club and prove himself as a key sponsor for NIKE, he start playing with AC Milan in 2008 where he earned total of €22m (£18m) in three years with an addition of €1.1m (£87500) a season as a result of bonuses. He returned to brazil in 2011 and ruled 8 years as one of the biggest earners in football history. Atletico won the first ever Copa Libertadores title when he joined this club after dispute with flamingo. 1n 2013 he was regarded as the best South American Footballer and he is still representing Nike. His total property starts from Brazil, Greece and Barcelona and ended at Florida.

8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic- €69 m (£57m)

In 2013 many records were broken but the Swede was regarded as the most expensive player in the football history with his total earning of €169m (£139m). Although his team is out of the world cup after being defeated by Portugal but he is one of the most expensive player.

9. Gianluigi Buffon – €63m (£52m)

Italian captain a world’s best goal stopper is ranked as the 9th richest footballer in the world in 2014. Although his performance in the year 2013 was not satisfactory but his bank balance and his popularity still boost him up. Being a skipper of the renowned club Turin he was awarded an healthy amount of € 4.5m (£3.7m). His contract with the club will not provide him the same earning in 2015 but his contract with PUMA will never let him out of this list in the next year.

10. Thiery Henry € 57m (£47m)

36 years old French striker Henry is ranked as the 10th richest football player. His basic earning was just €2.7m (£2.2m) but bonuses take him up to €3.2m (£2.6m) being a striker for New York. Besides his carrier his wealth continues to grow up because of his contract with PUMA and he himself launched a sportswear company under the trade name of evoPOWER boot. He is also promoting Red Bull and he hold a business in the stock market as well. His property starts from his home in London costs €6.8m (£5.6m) and a luxurious apartment in USA as well whose worth is €11.1m (£9.2m)