Who is the world's richest footballer?

Who is the world's richest footballer?

04-Mar-2013 2:30:00 PM

The Goal Rich List 2013 will provide the most definitive index of the top 50 wealthiest players in the world

Who is the richest footballer in the world? On March 11, The Goal Rich List 2013 will reveal the top 50 stars based on their overall personal wealth.

Lionel Messi is currently the four-time reigning Ballon d'Or winner but is he also sitting on top of the money tree? Or is his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo pocketing more?

Wayne Rooney has been hailed as one of the most talented English players in the world after bursting onto the scene as a 16-year-old but how does the Manchester United star compare in our list with fellow Englishmen Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes?

Neymar may be the rising star of South American football but is he making more cash than Brazilian maestros Ronaldinho and Kaka?

The Goal Rich List 2013 is the only global footballer wealth index that looks at the net worth of active footballers, taking salary, endorsements and assets along with outside business interests into consideration.

Also, keep tuned to our Facebook page for Goal Rich List 2013 polls throughout the week.

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