Editorial · All 106 ranked
Richest Football Athletes
Independent net worth estimates for every earner we track in football.
Estimates compiled from public reporting and updated continuously.
| Rank | Athlete | Sport | Nation | Honours | Net worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Mikel MerinoFootball · Midfielder, Striker | Football |  Spain | UEFA European Championshipx7 | $3M |
| 102 | Bukayo SakaFootball · Right winger | Football |  England | Premier Leaguex4 | $2M |
| 103 | EdersonFootball · Goalkeeper | Football |  Brazil | Copa Américax2 | $2M |
| 104 | Johan CruyffFootball · Forward, Attacking midfielder | Football |  Netherlands | Ballon d'Orx5 | $2M |
| 105 | Julián ÁlvarezFootball · Forward | Football |  Argentina | FIFA World Cupx5 | $2M |
| 106 | Hugo EkitikeFootball · Forward | Football |  France | Ligue 1x3 | $1M |
Methodology: compiled from each athlete's documented honours, records and public estimates on their AthleteWiki profile. All 106 eligible athletes ranked. Updated 2026-07-14.