Highest Paid Footballers In 2020

Forbes recently released their list highlighting the highest paid footballers in 2020, and it’s no surprise that Messi and Ronaldo are on the list again.

Kylian Mbappe – PSG U$33,8 Mn (20.8Mn Salary  & 13Mn Endorsements)

According to Sky Sports Mbappe is rated number one as the most valuable player in the world, Mbappe ended the Ligue 1 season as top goalscorer and he also played a key role in PSG finally getting past the round of 16 and moving to the quarter-finals of the UCL, no wonder why his PSG’s 2nd highest-paid player.

Mohamed Salah – Liverpool U$35.1 Mn (23.1Mn Salary & 12Mn Endorsements)

Salah is Liverpool’s highest earner and finds himself fourth on the list, Salah is one of the most important players for Liverpool ever since he joined the team a few seasons ago. Liverpool have been a constant threat, winning the UCL and now Liverpool are on the verge of winning the league ending their long-awaited league drought all thanks to Salah.

Neymar – Paris Saint-Germain U$95.5 Mn (70.5 Mn Salary & 25Mn Endorsements)

Neymar is an exciting footballer, however, he is also a marketable brand and it should be no surprise that he finds himself third on this list. Neymar has released his new partnership with Diesel Fragrance.

Leo Messi was ranked number one last year, however, this year he finds himself on number two, if you want to find out how dependent Barcelona are on Messi just tune in and watch Barcelona play, it’s almost like the day he goes Barcelona will decline drastically.

Cristiano Ronaldo – Juventus U$105 Mn (U$60Mn Salary & U$45Mn Endorsements)

The fittest footballer in the world is not showing any signs of slowing down as he decided to leave Real Madrid to go to the Serie A and challenge himself to conquer the Serie A. This move saw Juve’s shares increase drastically in the stock market.