EURO 2024 will see some of the world’s finest talents clash on the pitch – but who comes out top dog away from it?
With staggering salaries and lucrative endorsement deals worth millions, players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe could retire now and never have to work again.
Even the likes of England superstar Jude Bellingham, who is just 20 years old, is already worth a not-so-small fortune thanks to commercial tie-ups, including an eye-catching deal with Kim Kardashian’s Skims.
Ahead of the first game of the tournament kicking off tonight, here we reveal the ultimate Euro 2024 rich list.
Cristiano Ronaldo £471m
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, will play his sixth European Championship when his team faces Czech Republic on Tuesday. It is believed this could be his last Euro games.
In 2020, he became the first active team sport athlete to surpass $1billion in career earnings – and two years later, he signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.
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According to Forbes, he is paid around £164million by the club for his on-field duties.
Ronaldo has raked over £47million in endorsement deals with brands such as Nike, Unilever, and Herbalife.
The star also has an incredible property portfolio.
Among the impressive homes owned by Ronaldo and his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez are a £5.5million house in Lisbon, a £1.5million flat, and a £2.5million mansion overlooking the River Cavado.
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Kylian Mbappe – £141m
After making his debut for the French national team in 2017, Kylian Mbappe has risen to become one of the most exciting players in the world.
With a £141million net worth, he is the second richest player in the tournament this year.
At just 25, he has lifted some of the biggest trophies, including the World Cup in 2018.
His salary is pegged at a whopping £21million-a-year – which equates to £404,000-a-week.
However, that marks a drastic pay CUT compared to the previous two-year deal he was on at PSG, which netted him a staggering £5.1million per week.
And it works out at about an eighth of Ronaldo’s!
Mbappe has also signed lucrative deals with Hublot, Louis Vuitton, Oakley, and Hennessey. According to Forbes, his endorsement deals fetch him £15.7million alone.
Earlier this month, it was reported that he had purchased a £15million mega mansion in Spain after finalising his move to Real Madrid.
Harry Kane – £72m
Harry Kane, England’s top goal scorer of all time, saw his net worth shoot up by £24million to £72million in just a year.
That figure will continue to rise since. In 2023, he signed a lucrative deal to move to Bayern Munich that pays £21.5million per year.
His £100million transfer was said to have come with a £30million signing fee.
Kane’s skills have also netted him an endorsement deal with Amazon and a partnership with Sketchers that is said to be worth £2million.
He has also invested in properties with a portfolio that stands at an eye-watering £13million.
Despite this, it’s been reported that Harry lives in a £1million-per-year rented mansion with wife Katie and their three kids.
Antoine Griezmann – £71m
France’s Antoine Griezman, 33, has a reported net worth of £71million.
His £21million peak base salary made him one of the ten highest-paid football players in recent years.
Away from the pitch, he earns over £4.7million in endorsement deals with brands such as Puma, Gillette, and Head and Shoulders.
Fans have seen glimpses of the Atletico Madrid player’s elegant modern home, which is said to have cost over £5million.
Robert Lewandowski – £67m
Poland’s Robert Lewandowski’s impressive skills on the pitch saw him crowned the best player by FIFA and UEFA in 2020.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, his salary in 2020 was £23.5million, which made him one of the highest-paid football players in the world.
The Barcelona player has often been named one of the best strikers of all time and has many sponsorship deals to his name.
In 2016, it was reported that he spent £7million on a deluxe apartment in Warsaw, his home city.
Kevin De Bruyne – £56m
Kevin De Bruyne has been one of Belgium’s most trusted aces for many years. The Manchester City player’s stunning career has earned him a £56million net worth.
Regarded as one of the greatest of his generation, the 33-year-old’s base salary is £15.7million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
His huge popularity has been a hit with brands – he has partnered with Nike, McDonald’s, and Emirates.
Like many on this list, he enjoys the finer things in life. He owns properties in Cheshire and a villa in Belgium, his home country, equipped with a jacuzzi, swimming pool, and a basketball court.
Romelu Lukaku – £50m
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku is believed to be worth a staggering £50million.
With an impressive resume that includes stints with Manchester United, Inter Milan, and Chelsea, it is no surprise that he is one of the most in-demand players in the world.
In 2021, his return to Chelsea made him the seventh-most-expensive player in a club-record transfer worth £97.5million. After one season, he was sent out on loan to Roma and forced to take a pay cut.
According to Football Transfers, he now earns an annual salary of £6.3million.
Luka Modric – £58.9m
Croatian captain Luka Modric is best known for his long tenure as a midfielder for Real Madrid.
Regarded as one of the greatest players in the world, he has amassed a fortune of £58.9million.
While his annual salary with the La Liga team has not been made public, it has been estimated to be around £7.8million.
Last year, it was reported that he had forked out £10.1million on a new home in Madrid.
It has a huge parlour, nine bedrooms, a swimming pool, and a gym. He lives there with his wife, Vanja, and their three kids.
Thomas Muller – £45million
German icon Thomas Muller, 34, has made around £45million throughout his career.
Very few can match his trophy hauls, which include the Bundesliga, Champions League, and the World Cup.
He is said to be making £18million a year and £345,000 a week.
This makes him one of the highest-paid footballers at Bayern Munich, where he has been since 2008.
He lives in Munich in a villa with his wife, Lisa, which was burgled while he played football in 2022.
Jude Bellingham – £40m
England and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is worth £40million, thanks partly to his £103million deal transfer to Real Madrid last year.
This equates to a yearly salary of £11.6million a year and weekly wages of £200,000.
The 20-year-old has a growing endorsement portfolio, which includes partnerships with Louis Vuitton and Lucozade. More recently, he became the face of Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS.
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Adidas has also designed a logo in his image. That partnership is said to fetch him £2.6million.
Jude became the youngest first-team player for Birmingham City when he was 16 and has continued to break records since. They include becoming the youngest English goalscorer in the Champions League back in 2021.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
