Top 10 Highest-Paid Football Players in the World 

5. Paul Pogba (Manchester United) - $29.5

France v Croatia - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Final

Yearly Wages & Bonuses: $25 Million

Endorsement: $4.5 Million

Popularly known for the stylish hairstyles, Pogba returned to Old Trafford as Manchester United’s record signing in 2016, having left Juventus to United in a $120m deal. He has since helped the Red Devils to the FA Cup and the Europa League title in 2017.

The French Midfielder currently earns $20m per every year, with annual bonuses increasing his take-home pay to $25m. Pogba’s major sponsorship deal is from Adidas as he is currently tied in a 10-year contract worth over $40m with the sportswear manufacturing company.

4. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid) - $34.6m

Real Madrid v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Final

Yearly Wages & Bonuses: $28.6 Million

Endorsement: $6 Million

Bale is the most expensive British footballer in history, having left Tottenham Hotspur to pen a $115m move to Real Madrid in 2013. The Welsh winger was a pivotal member of the Galacticos team that conquered Europe in three consecutive years.

Since arrival to the Bernabeu, the 28-year-old forward has won eleven laurels with the Spanish giant. Bale renewed his contract in 2016, a move that made him the second highest earner in Madrid.

The former Spurs player scored a winning brace against Liverpool at the 2018 UEFA Champions League final to give the Galacticos their 13th Champions League crown. Bale endorsement earning comes from brands like Adidas, Nissan Motor, Konami and Foot Locker