Top 10 Highest Paid Footballers in world 2023

Here are the top 10 highest-paid footballers in the world as of 2021, according to Forbes:

1. Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain) - $128 million

1. Lionel Messi (Barcelona/Paris Saint-Germain) - $120 million

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus/Manchester United) - $117 million

1. Neymar (Paris Saint-Germain) - $96 million

1. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - $59 million

1. Paul Pogba (Manchester United) - $39 million

1. Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) - $37 million

1. Antoine Griezmann (Barcelona) - $33 million

1. Luis Suárez (Atletico Madrid) - $33 million

1. Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) - $23 million

It is important to note that these figures are based on earnings from salary, bonuses, and endorsements and do not include taxes or agents' fees.

Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé is a French professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and the French national team. He is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young talents in the world of football and has already achieved significant success at both club and international level. Mbappé has won multiple league titles and cup competitions with PSG, and was a key player in France's 2018 FIFA World Cup-winning team. He has won numerous awards and accolades, including the Kopa Trophy and the Golden Boy award. According to Forbes, he was the highest-paid footballer in the world in 2023 with earnings of $128 million.

Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and the Argentina national team. He previously spent 20 years with FC Barcelona, where he established himself as one of the greatest footballers of all time. Messi has won numerous awards and accolades, including 7 Ballon d'Or awards, and has broken countless records in both the Spanish La Liga and the UEFA Champions League. According to Forbes, he was the highest-paid footballer in the world in 2021 with earnings of $120 million.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Manchester United and the Portugal national team. He has previously played for several other top clubs, including Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. Ronaldo is widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time, and has won numerous awards and accolades for his performances on the pitch. He has won the Ballon d'Or award 5 times, and has set numerous records for goals scored in both club and international competition. According to Forbes, he was the highest-paid footballer in the world in 2023 with earnings of $117 million.

Neymar

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, commonly known as Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and the Brazil national team. He has previously played for Santos and Barcelona. Neymar is widely regarded as one of the best attacking players in the world, known for his speed, dribbling ability, and finishing skills. He has won numerous awards and accolades, including the South American Footballer of the Year award and has been named in the UEFA Team of the Year several times. According to Forbes, he was the highest-paid footballer in the world in 2023 with earnings of $96 million.

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah is an Egyptian professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Liverpool and the Egypt national team. He has been a standout performer for Liverpool since joining the club in 2017, and has helped the team to win several major titles, including the UEFA Champions League and the English Premier League. Salah is widely regarded as one of the best attacking players in the world, known for his speed, finishing ability, and his contributions to his team's success. He has won numerous awards and accolades, including the Premier League Golden Boot and the African Footballer of the Year award. According to Forbes, he was the sixth-highest-paid footballer in the world in 2023 with earnings of $59 million.