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Editorial · All 106 ranked

Richest Football Athletes

Independent net worth estimates for every earner we track in football.

Estimates compiled from public reporting and updated continuously.

RankAthleteSport NationHonoursNet worth
101Mikel MerinoFootball · Midfielder, StrikerFootballSpainUEFA European Championshipx7$3M
102Bukayo SakaFootball · Right wingerFootballEnglandPremier Leaguex4$2M
103EdersonFootball · GoalkeeperFootballBrazilCopa Américax2$2M
104Johan CruyffFootball · Forward, Attacking midfielderFootballNetherlandsBallon d'Orx5$2M
105Julián ÁlvarezFootball · ForwardFootballArgentinaFIFA World Cupx5$2M
106Hugo EkitikeFootball · ForwardFootballFranceLigue 1x3$1M

Methodology: compiled from each athlete's documented honours, records and public estimates on their AthleteWiki profile. All 106 eligible athletes ranked. Updated 2026-10-30.