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Football, or soccer, is a hugely popular sport and a multi-billion dollar industry. The richest footballers in the world earn millions, and some have amassed fortunes in the billions. Factors contributing to their wealth include salary, bonuses, endorsements, and investments. The top 13 richest football players in the world include Efayak Bolkaya, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Dave Whelan, Neymar Jr., Zlatan Ibrahimović, Kylian Mbappe, Wayne Rooney, Ronaldo Luiz Nazário de Lima, Alexandre Pato, and Gareth Bale. They have achieved great success in their careers and have earned significant net worths ranging from $20 billion to $145 million. Football, also known as soccer, is the most played and watched sport in the world. It is a multi-billion dollar industry, and the players who excel at the highest level are paid handsomely. The richest footballers in the world earn millions of dollars per year, and some have even amassed fortunes in the billions of dollars. Several factors contribute to a footballer's wealth, including salary, bonuses, endorsements, and investments. Some of the richest football players in the world also own businesses, or have other sources of income. Here are the top 13 richest football or soccer players in the world. Number one is Efayak Bolkaya, with estimated net worth of $20 billion. He is a Bruneian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Chonburi FC in Thailand and the Brunei national team. Bolkaya is the richest footballer in the world. He has been capped by the Brunei national team since 2014, and has captained the team since 2018. He is the Prince of Brunei. Bolkaya's father is Geoffrey Bolkaya, the Prince of Brunei, and his uncle is Hassanal Bolkaya, the Sultan of Brunei. Widely considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time, Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for Inter Miami CF and captains the Argentina national team. Born on the 24th of June, 1987, aged 37 years, at Rosario, Argentina, is the second richest footballer in the world, with a net worth of $600 million. He has won eight Ballon d'Or awards, a record in itself. He is the player to have been awarded the coveted trophy the most number of times. He has also won six European Golden Shoes, and in 2020 he was named to the Ballon d'Or Dream Team. Number three on the list is Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo, who captains the Portugal national team and plays as a forward for Saudi Arabian club Al Nasser. He has won five Ballon d'Or awards, the most by a European player. Ronaldo is the all-time leading goalscorer with the highest number of goals in international football, with an estimated net worth of $500 million. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest football players of all time and constantly pitted against fellow soccer legend Lionel Messi. David Beckham was a professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is considered to be one of the best players of his generation and was one of the most popular athletes in the world. Beckham played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, the LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain. He won 19 major trophies, including six Premier League titles, one La Liga title and one MLS Cup. Beckham retired from professional football in 2013. He is currently the fourth richest football player with a net worth of $450 million. Number five is Dave Whelan, an English footballer who played as a winger. He was born in Bradford, England on November 24, 1936 and played for Blackburn Rovers and Crew Alexandra during his career. He won the Football League Third Division North title with Blackburn Rovers in 1959-60. He retired from professional football in 1966. He later became a successful businessman and founded the Wigan Athletic Football Club. His net worth is $210 million. Number six is Neymar da Silva Santos Jr., known as Neymar Jr. or simply Neymar, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Al-Hilal SFC in Saudi Arabia and the Brazil national team. Neymar is the greatest Brazilian football player of all time. He won two La Liga titles, three Copa del Rey titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2015 with Barcelona. He has helped Brazil win the Olympic gold medal in 2016 and the Copa America in 2019. His net worth is $200 million. Swedish footballer Zlatan Ibrahimović, who is currently returned to the club as a senior advisor to the club's ownership and management. Ibrahimović, who has played for Barcelona, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Louisiana Galaxy and AC Milan, is the greatest striker of all time. He has won 33 trophies in his career, including 11 league titles, five UEFA Champions League titles and one FIFA Club World Cup title. He has helped Sweden qualify for the FIFA World Cup in 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2018. His net worth is $190 million. Number eight is Kylian Mbappe, a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Real Madrid in La Liga and the France national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world and one of the most exciting young players of his generation. Mbappe has won four Ligue 1 titles, three Coupe de France titles and two Coupe de la Ligue titles with PSG. He has also won the Golden Boot Award in Ligue 1 in 2018, 19 and 2021, 22. Mbappe has won 21 caps for France and has scored 17 goals. He helped France win the FIFA World Cup in 2018 and was named the best young player at the tournament. His net worth is $180 million. Number nine is Wayne Rooney, a retired English professional footballer who played as a striker. He is considered to be one of the best players in the history of the Premier League and England. Rooney won 13 trophies with Manchester United, including five Premier League titles, one UEFA Champions League title and one FIFA Club World Cup title. He retired from professional football in 2021. His net worth is $170 million. Number ten is Ronaldo Luiz Nazário de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo, is a retired footballer and successful businessman from Brazil. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Throughout his illustrious football career, Ronaldo achieved numerous records and accumulated substantial wealth. At just 21 years old, he became the most expensive player in football history and the youngest recipient of the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, a record that still stands to this day. He has been serving as a United Nations Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador since 2000, using his fame and influence to make a positive impact on various humanitarian causes. His net worth is $160 million. Number eleven is Alexandre Pato, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer. He is known for his pace, dribbling and finishing ability. Pato began his career at International, where he won the Copa Libertadores and FIFA Club World Cup in 2006. He then moved to AC Milan, where he won the Serie A title in 2011. Pato has also played for Corinthians, Sao Paulo, Villarreal, Chelsea, Tianjin Kuanjian and Orlando City. He has won 27 caps for the Brazilian national team, scoring 10 goals. His net worth is $145 million. Number twelve is Gareth Frank Bale OBE, a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a winger. He is widely regarded as one of the best footballers of his generation and one of the greatest Welsh players of all time. Bale started his career at Southampton, where he made his professional debut in 2006. He moved to Tottenham Hotspur in 2007, where he became one of the amazing wingers in the Premier League. He helped Tottenham reach the UEFA Champions League final in 2011 and was knee injured.