Top 10 footballers with the highest net worth (2017)

#5 Neymar – $190 million

Neymar earns a cool £275,000/week from Barcelona, but the Brazilian is the only active footballer who earns more from endorsements than his salary. While Ronaldo’s and Messi’s endorsement account up to 34% and 36% respectively of their total pay, Neymar earns a whopping 61% of his total earnings through endorsements (facts courtesy – Goal.com).

Easily the most popular athlete in Brazil, Neymar has a massive audience in South America and has the third most followers on social media for footballers after Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Some of his famous sponsorship deals include Nike, Gillette, Panasonic and Red Bull among many others. Neymar is also the partner in a company called NN Consultoria along with his mother Nadine. Some of NN Consortium’s famous clients include Olympic gold medallist Thiago Braz and Santos' youngster Arthur Gomes.

One of the most marketable faces in world football at the moment, Neymar’s net worth is only set to soar in the coming years.