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Madrid's "Real" club forward Cristiano Ronaldo has become the richest footballer in the world.
This was revealed after the total earnings of all footballers throughout their careers were calculated, and C. Ronaldo has accumulated 148 million euros over the entire period.
For a long time, the top spot was held by Englishman David Beckham, but he ended his professional career last season.
In second place is "Barcelona" star Lionel Messi, whose wealth reached 146 million euros, while in third place is Samuel Eto'o with 85 million euros.
Also making the top five are Wayne Rooney (84 million euros) and Kaka (82 million euros).
The top 10 richest footballers in the world:
- Cristiano Ronaldo ("Real Madrid") 148 million euros
- Lionel Messi ("Barcelona") 146 million euros
- Samuel Eto'o ("Chelsea") 85 million euros
- Wayne Rooney ("Man Utd") 84 million euros
- Kaka ("Milan") 82 million euros
- Neymar and family ("Barcelona") 80 million euros
- Ronaldinho ("Atletico Mineiro") 78 million euros
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic (PSG) 69 million euros
- Gianluigi Buffon ("Juventus") 63 million euros
- Thierry Henry ("Red Bulls") 57 million euros
