The 5 highest-paid football players in the world in 2020

#1 Lionel Messi (Barcelona, £7.3m per month)

Lionel Messi

It is no surprise that the reigning Ballon d’Or and Best FIFA Men’s player of the year is also the highest paid footballer of 2020. However, what is worth mentioning is that Lionel Messi’s gross salary is close to double that of his rival Ronaldo! The Argentinean currently earns an astronomical £7.3m per month on his current deal, which is due to expire in the summer of 2021.

The record 6-time Ballon d’Or winner has 19 goals from 25 games so far this season, even though managerial turmoil has affected Barcelona's performances. Amid Ernesto Valverde’s departure and Quiqen Setién’s appointment, Barcelona are enduring an indifferent season so far. However, that has not affected the Barcelona skipper’s form on the pitch as he continues to leap past records and surpass his own achievements.

With the league still in their reach and the UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie coming up later this month, Messi will be gearing up for another blockbuster end to the season. Only this time, he will be looking to go all the way in both the league as well as the Champions League. And as always, very few people would bet against the Argentine.

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