If you’ve been paying attention to the latest transfers, you might have noticed that there are some familiar faces in the list of highest paid footballers in 2022. These players include Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr., and Kylian Mbappe. Here’s a breakdown of their wages and other notable attributes. If you have a similar salary to any of them, you might want to consider them for your team.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo will make PS385,000 a week after leaving Juventus last summer. This makes him the sixth highest paid footballer in the world. This is a massive amount of money, especially considering that Messi was on the verge of becoming the highest paid footballer in the world before leaving Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain. However, Ronaldo’s earnings could fall further if he leaves Shanghai Port in January and joins Barcelona.
The Portuguese professional footballer has been a soccer superstar for years. He broke the world record for the most goals in international soccer. Last year, he earned $1 billion in lifetime earnings before taxes, making him the highest paid team sports athlete in the world. It is a huge sum for any athlete. And, as a result, he is a true star in many countries. Cristiano Ronaldo is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time.
In the modern age, soccer is a huge business. Not only is it one of the most watched sports in the world, but the players earn huge salaries. Cristiano Ronaldo, who spent over a decade at Juventus and Real Madrid, ended his last season as Serie A’s top scorer. He also won the best player award at the European Championships. With these recent accolades, he is the highest paid footballer in 2022. Andres Iniesta will come second in 2022 and Lionel Messi is third in the world.
Lionel Messi
A few years ago, it was difficult to imagine that a soccer player would make $75 million a year. But that changed when Lionel Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain. He’s now one of the highest paid footballers in the world, and his new contract with PSG will ensure he stays that way. Messi will earn an estimated $75 million a year from PSG, as well as a bonus from the club and a cut from player rights and jersey sales.
The Argentinean has an estimated net worth of PS309 million ($400 million). Although the details of his business interests are not publicly disclosed, it’s known that Messi has several endorsement deals with various brands. His most significant partnership with Adidas is worth an estimated $1 billion. The exact terms of this deal are unknown, but it’s expected to last until the end of Messi’s playing career.
After leaving Barcelona in the summer for PSG, Lionel Messi became the world’s highest paid footballer. He reportedly earns PS960,000 a week. If that were true, it would require a massive outlay to become the first PS1 million player. Neymar comes in second place with PS606,000 a week. Oscar’s contract with PSG ends in 2022.
Neymar Jr.
According to Forbes, Neymar is expected to earn over $200 million by 2022. His wealth has grown due to several factors, including his lucrative salary, plethora of endorsement deals and high-profile transfers. He cost Barcelona FC EUR86.2 million in 2013 and PSG EUR222 million four years later. He has won eight trophies with Barcelona and has been linked with many brand deals.
With his recent transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain, Neymar Jr. is set to become the highest-paid footballer in history. With his new contract at PSG, he is set to make nearly $100 million in the next three years. His net worth is estimated at over $100 million, but that could easily rise with the release of his debut album. Besides his record-breaking income, Neymar is one of the most decorated sportspeople in history.
With these records, Neymar will be the highest-paid footballer in 2022. It will take him a while to reach that high, but if he stays with PSG after leaving Barcelona, his income is expected to rise even further. That’s a lot of money to earn for a soccer player, but the Argentine will have more than a million dollars in 2022.
Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe is currently earning PS410,000 per week. But that amount is about to go up as the teenager is expected to move to Real Madrid for free in the summer. As a result, Mbappe’s salary is expected to rocket up, and he might even become the highest paid footballer in the world by 2022. He could break the PS1 million mark for the first time next season.
In fact, Mbappe is likely to earn much more in 2022 than the other players in his age group, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. His early recognition from commercial sponsors has also played a big role in his ability to command higher wages than other young players. Last year, he appeared on the FIFA 21 cover alone, becoming the youngest person to do so. Then, he re-signed with the club, resulting in a contract extension that will make him the highest-paid footballer in the world in 2022.
The upcoming summer will be the most lucrative period for Mbappe. He is set to leave Paris Saint-Germain after his contract with the club expires in June 2022. As the player continues to perform to his full potential, his net worth is expected to rise significantly to close to $181 million. With this high salary, Mbappe is expected to become the highest-paid footballer of the next decade.
Griezmann
The list of highest paid footballers is usually dominated by the top players in the game. However, in the year 2022, a new winner will emerge. Atletico de Madrid have agreed to pay half of Griezmann’s salary. The Argentine forward is now the highest paid footballer in the world. While the highest paid footballer of the year list will be dominated by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, a new high-profile player will emerge.
Antoine Griezmann is a forward for Atletico Madrid and France national team. He began his senior career with Real Sociedad, where he scored 46 goals in 180 appearances. Then, he spent five years with Atletico and scored 94 goals in 184 games. In addition to football, Griezmann is also an avid gamer. Last year, he and his brother launched the Grizi Esports team, which competes in Fortnite, FIFA, and CS: Go.
Antoine Griezmann has a net worth of $60 million, and he could easily top that amount once he retires. With his salary increase since 2018, along with his endorsement deals, he is expected to be among the top footballers in the world by 2022. And since the biggest brand sponsorship companies are looking for high-profile athletes who have a large fan base, Griezmann may end up as the highest paid footballer of the year in 2022.
Lewandowski
The prolific striker Robert Lewandowski has signed a new contract with FC Bayern Munich. His current deal ends in 2023, but he has reportedly asked to be extended. Bayern Munich have a one-year extension policy for players over 30. Lewandowski has broken numerous goalscoring records for Bayern, and is now just 65 goals behind Gerd Muller’s all-time Bundesliga goalscoring record.
The news is not all good for Lewandowski. While it may have seemed that his career was over, he is still the highest paid footballer in 2022. His estimated total earnings between March 2021 and March 2022 amount to $75 million. That’s a huge sum, and he’s deserved of it. As a star player, Lewandowski’s wage is worth every penny.
In addition to his €375,000-per-week salary, Lewandowski’s earnings were revealed by Marca earlier this week. As a result, he is set to become the highest paid footballer in Europe in 2022. In addition to Lewandowski, another PSG player, is the highest paid soccer player in 2022. He is expected to earn over EUR23 million by the end of the season.
Bale
Real Madrid have revealed that Gareth Bale will earn a reported PS150 million over the next six years. This will come in the form of salaries, bonuses and other financial incentives. Real have confirmed that their star will remain with the club until 2022, which makes him one of the highest paid footballers in the world. The winger is also rumoured to retire at some point. Currently, he earns PS480 000 a week from Manchester United, despite his contract expiring in the summer.
Following the departure of Lionel Messi from Barcelona, Bale became the highest paid footballer in Spain, earning £65 million. His new contract will run until 2022, but he’s likely to extend it. This will ensure that he remains in top form for many years to come. Bale’s previous deal was set to end in 2019.
Another player who could eclipse Bale in terms of income is Eden Hazard. Hazard, a former Real Madrid player, has recently signed a five-year shoe deal with Adidas worth $118 million. While Hazard’s five-year contract is equal to Bale’s, the Belgian has struggled, registering just 59 goals in two seasons. If Bale is to surpass Hazard, he’ll have to pay a massive salary to replace him.