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Top 10 Highest Paid Soccer Players 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Highest Paid Soccer Players 2015

Soccer is one of those sports that, apart from its spirit and thrill, also features among the top paying games in the current time. It is viewed by almost 250 million people around world. The soccer players are in the spotlight, and have their own fan following, too. They not only enjoy popularity, but also a huge pay, and not just from the national teams or clubs they represent. They have big earnings from being the faces of megabrands. Brands like Nike, Adidas, Pepsi, etc. used the recent FIFA World Cup of 2014 as a platform to choose the best players and roped them in into contracts, paying huge compensations. So, let us look at the Top 10 Highest Paid Soccer Players 2015.

Top 10 Highest Paid Soccer Players 2015

1. Cristiano Ronaldo – $73 million

Legendary soccer player of recent days Cristiano Ronaldo aka CR7 plays for the Portuguese national soccer team and also for the Real Madrid in the Spanish Liga BBVA. Ronaldo earns $49 million as the yearly salary from the club and $24 million comes from his endorsements which make a total earning of $73 million per year according to the recent year’s salary statistics. CR7 appears in several ad campaigns all over the world for his major sponsors that include companies such as Nike, Samsung, Fly Emirates, Herbalife and Tag Heuer. He earned a total net worth of $206 million for his 5 years contract with Spanish club Real Madrid. Last year Cristiano launched his own brand of underwear with the CR7 name which also increased his yearly income. Besides being the highest paid soccer player, he is also counted among the highest paid athlete in the world.

Bonus: Cristiano Ronaldo Net Worth 2015

2. Lionel Messi – $65 million

Legendary soccer player of modern days Lionel Andrés Messi aka Leo Messi plays for the Argentina national soccer team and also for the Barcelona in the Spanish Liga BBVA. Messi earns $42 million as the yearly salary from the club and $23 million comes from his endorsements which make a total earning of $65 million per year according to the recent year’s salary statistics. Messi appears in several ad campaigns all over the world for his major sponsors that include companies such as Adidas, Pepsi, Samsung, Herbalife and Turkish Airlines. Messi achieved a record consecutive four times the FIFA Ballon d’Or. Adidas before the recent FIFA World Cup launched his own signature shoe last year. Spanish tax authority ordered him pay $6.5 million last year.

3. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – $34 million

Amazing soccer player of modern days Zlatan Ibrahimovic aka the best bicycle kicker plays for the Swedish national soccer team and also for the Paris Saint-Germain in the French Ligue 1. Ibrahimovic earns $30 million as the yearly salary from the club and $4 million comes from his endorsements which make a total earning of $34 million per year according to the recent year’s salary statistics. Ibrahimovic appears in several ad campaigns all over the world for his major sponsors that include companies such as Volvo and Nike. He became the top scorer of French league with 30 goals which is a record in last 20 years. Irrespective of his efforts on the ground, the Swedish national team was not able to qualify for recent 2014 FIFA World Cup.

4. Neymar Jr – $28 million

Amazing soccer player of modern days Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior aka Neymar Jr. plays for the Brazilian national soccer team and also for the Barcelona in the Spanish Liga BBVA. Neymar Jr. earns $12 million as the yearly salary from the club and $16 million comes from his endorsements which make a total earning of $28 million per year according to the recent year’s salary statistics. Neymar Jr. appears in several ad campaigns all over the world for his major sponsors that include companies such Nike, Panasonic, Castrol, Volkswagen and L’Oreal. He signed a contract with the Spanish club Barcelona for $124 million in 2013. He was also given a total of $13 million signing bonus in his transfer from the Brazilian club Santos.

Bonus: Neymar’s Net Worth 2015

5. Radamel Falcao – $26 million

Amazing soccer star of modern days Radamel Falcao García Zárate aka Falcao García plays for the Colombian national soccer team and also for the Manchester United on loan from AS Monaco in the English Premier League. Falcao García earns $23 million as the yearly salary from the club and $3 million comes from his endorsements which make a total earning of $26 million per year according to the recent year’s salary statistics. Falcao García appears in several ad campaigns all over the world for his major sponsors that include companies such Gillette, Puma and Samsung. After he scored 34 goals in 41 caps during his days with Atletico Madrid, he was also nicknamed El Tigre. French team AS Monaco signed him in a 5 years contract.

6. Gareth Bale – $15 million

One of the most prolific soccer stars of modern days Gareth Frank Bale or just Gareth Bale plays for the Wales’s national soccer team and also for the Real Madrid in the Spanish Liga BBVA. Gareth Bale earns $15 million as the yearly salary from the club and $9 million comes from his endorsements which make a total earning of $24 million per year according to the recent year’s salary statistics. Gareth Bale appears in several ad campaigns all over the world for his major sponsors that include companies such Adidas, Lucozade and EA Sports. He earns up to $456,000 in weekly wages for his recent contract with Spanish club Real Madrid in 2013. He was transferred to Real Madrid from English Premier League Tottenham Hotspur with a transfer fee worth of $118 million.

7. Wayne Rooney – $22 million

One of the most amazing soccer stars of modern days Wayne Mark Rooney or just Wayne Rooney plays for the English national soccer team and also for the Manchester United in the English Premier League. Wayne Rooney earns $18 million as the yearly salary from the club and $4 million comes from his endorsements which make a total earning of $22 million per year according to the recent year’s salary statistics. Wayne Rooney appears in several ad campaigns all over the world for his major sponsors that include companies such as Samsung, Harper Collins and Nike. After playing for the Manchester United for last 10 years, he was recently resigned for the team in 2013 for a contract fee of $104 million. His marketability also made him the fan favorite in terms of jersey sales.

8. Sergio Aguero – $21 million

One of the most amazing soccer stars of modern days Sergio Leonel Agüero Del Castillo or just Sergio Aguero plays for the Argentine national soccer team and also for the Manchester City in the English Premier League. Sergio Aguero earns $17 million as the yearly salary from the club and $4 million comes from his endorsements which make a total earning of $21 million per year according to the recent year’s salary statistics. Sergio Aguero appears in several ad campaigns all over the world for his major sponsors that include companies such as Pepsi, Puma and Gillette. He signed an extension till the 2017 football season with the club. Puma signed an endorsement deal in 2011 with him which made him their highest paid soccer player.

9. Yaya Toure – $21 million

One of the most prolific soccer stars of modern days Gnégnéri Yaya Touré or just Yaya Touré plays for the Ivory Coast national soccer team and also for the Manchester City in the English Premier League. Yaya Touré earns $18 million as the yearly salary from the club and $3 million comes from his endorsements which make a total earning of $21 million per year according to the recent year’s salary statistics. Yaya Touré appears in several ad campaigns all over the world for his major Puma. As a charitable component of his long-term deal with Puma, shoes and clothing to underprivileged in West Africa will be donated as a charitable component. He earns a total of $334,000 weekly salary after the recent contract extension with the Manchester City.

10. Fernando Torres – $20 million

One of the most prolific soccer stars of modern days Fernando José Torres Sanz or just Fernando Torres plays for the Spanish national soccer team and also for the A.C. Milan in the Italian Serie A on loan from the English club Chelsea F.C. Fernando Torres earns $17 million as the yearly salary from the club and $3 million comes from his endorsements which make a total earning of $20 million per year according to the recent year’s salary statistics. Fernando Torres appears in several ad campaigns all over the world for his major sponsors which include Adidas, Pepsi. He switched his boot sponsors to Adidas from Nike and became a brand face of the company in 2013. He was also the front face of the Adidas campaign for the recent FIFA 2014 World Cup.

Several other players are also in the list of the highest paid soccer players. For instance, the legendary Dutchman Robin Van Persie currently bags a whopping $16 million from Manchester United and another $3 million from his endorsements. On the other hand, third runner-up for the 2013 Ballon d’Or Franck Ribery draws a handsome salary of whopping $7 million from Bayern Munich, and another $1 million from endorsements.

Forbes Highest Paid Athletes 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Forbes Highest Paid Athletes 2015

Forbes is a world renowned magazine, owned by Forbes, Inc. It is regarded as one of the best magazines in the world. The magazine follows the motto of “The Capital Tool”. Steve Forbes is the chairperson and editor-in-chief, and its CEO is Mike Perlis. One of the most popular segments of the magazine is regular list publication. These lists are made with the help of current statistics. Forbes 400 and Forbes Global 2000 are extremely popular. The bi-weekly magazine publishes its separate lists on different subjects, including people. Every year, it publishes a list of the highest paid athletes, and ranks the players according to their recent year’s cumulate income through wins, the salary from the teams that the players play for, and their endorsements and sponsors. This year, too, experts on the Forbes team have carefully chosen to induce some athletes into the list of the Highest Paid Athletes 2015, on the basis of their total income. Let us have a look at the Forbes Highest Paid Athletes 2015 list.

Forbes Highest Paid Athletes 2015

1. Floyd Mayweather

Floyd Mayweather is the Highest Paid Athletes of 2015 according to Forbes and the current reigning champion of boxing. He earned a total amount of $105 million as of June 2014 in the last season. From winnings and salary last season, he earned a total of $105 million but had no sponsorships or endorsements. Floyd Mayweather, 37 years old boxer, currently residing in Las Vegas, Navada, is the citizen of the United States. Besides his boxing career, he is also the proud father of 4 children. He secured his place in the 7th position of The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities according to Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Floyd Mayweather secured the 3rd place in terms of money on the Forbes list. According to Forbes, he also secured the 40th place in terms of social media popularity and 61st place in terms of press popularity.

Boxing is Most Difficult Sport To Play, and Champion of Boxing Deserve to Have Most Paid Among Athletes of the World.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo is the 2nd Highest Paid Athletes of 2015 according to Forbes the current superstar of football earned a total amount of $80 million as of June 2014 in the last season. From winnings and salary last season, he earned a total of $52 million and had $28 million sponsorships and endorsements. Cristiano Ronaldo, 29 years old footballer, currently residing at Madrid, Spain, is the citizen of Portugal. Besides his football career, he is also the proud father of 1 child. His current agent is Luis Correia. He secured his place in the 30th position of The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities according to Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Cristiano Ronaldo secured the 14th place in terms of money on the Forbes list. According to Forbes, he also secured the 9th place in terms of social media popularity and 2nd place in terms of press popularity.

Bonus: World’s Highest Paid Footballers 2015

3. LeBron James

LeBron James is the 3rd Highest Paid Athletes of 2015 according to Forbes and the current superstar of basketball. He earned a total amount of $72.3 million as of June 2014 in the last season. From winnings and salary last season, he earned a total of $19.3 million and had $53 million sponsorships and endorsements. LeBron James, 29 years old footballer, currently residing at Coconut Grove, Florida, is the citizen of the United States. Besides his basketball career, he is also the proud father of 2 children. His current agent is Rich Paul. He secured his place in the 2nd position of The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities according to Forbes Celebrity 100 list. LeBron James secured the 19th place in terms of money on the Forbes list. According to Forbes, he also secured the 22nd place in terms of social media popularity and 9th place in terms of press popularity.

Bonus: LeBron James Net Worth 2015

4. Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is the 4th Highest Paid Athletes of 2015 according to Forbes and the current superstar of football. He earned a total amount of $64.7 million as of June 2014 in the last season. From winnings and salary last season, he earned a total of $41.7 million and had $23 million sponsorships and endorsements. Lionel Messi, 27 years old footballer, currently residing at Castelldefels, Spain is the citizen of Argentina. Besides his football career, he is also the proud father of 1 child. His current agent is Guillermo Marin. He secured his place in the 45th position of The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities according to Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Lionel Messi secured the 26th place in terms of money on the Forbes list. According to Forbes, he also secured the 15th place in terms of social media popularity and 3rd place in terms of Press popularity.

5. Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is the 5th Highest Paid Athletes of 2015 according to Forbes and the current superstar of basketball. He earned a total amount of $61.5 million as of June 2014 in the last season. From winnings and salary last season, he earned a total of $30.5 million and had $31 million sponsorships and endorsements. Kobe Bryant, 36 years old footballer, currently residing at Newport Beach, California is the citizen of the United States. Besides his basketball career, he is also the proud father of 2 children. His current agent is Rob Pelinka. He secured his place in the 15th position of The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities according to Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Kobe Bryant secured the 30th place in terms of money on the Forbes list. According to Forbes, he also secured the 28th place in terms of social media popularity and 42nd place in terms of press popularity.

Bonus: Net Worth Of Kobe Bryant 2015

6. Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods is the 6th Highest Paid Athletes of 2015 according to Forbes and the legendary golfer of modern days. He earned a total amount of $61.2 million as of June 2014 in the last season. From winnings and salary last season, he earned a total of $6.2 million and had $55 million sponsorships and endorsements. Tiger Woods, 38 years old golfer, currently residing at Jupiter Island, Florida, is the citizen of the United States. Besides his golf career, he is also the proud father of 2 children. His current agent is Mark Steinberg. He secured his place in the 21st position of The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities according to Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Tiger Woods secured the 31st place in terms of money on the Forbes list. According to Forbes, he also secured the 57th place in terms of social media popularity and 7th place in terms of press popularity.

Bonus: Tiger Woods Net Worth 2015

7. Roger Federer

Roger Federer is the 7th Highest Paid Athletes of 2015 and Most Paid Tennis Player in the World. according to Forbes and the legendary tennis player of Open era. He earned a total amount of $56.2 million as of June 2014 in the last season. From winnings and salary last season, he earned a total of $4.2 million and had $52 million sponsorships and endorsements. Roger Federer, 33 years old golfer, currently residing at Wollerau, south of Zurich and is the citizen of Switzerland. Besides his tennis career, he is also the proud father of 4 children. His current agent is Tony Godsick. He secured his place in the 16th position of The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities according to Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Roger Federer secured the 36th place in terms of money on the Forbes list. According to Forbes, he also secured the 39th place in terms of social media popularity and 6th place in terms of press popularity.

8. Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson is the 8th Highest Paid Athletes of 2015 according to Forbes and one of the most successful golfers on modern time. He earned a total amount of $53.2 million as of June 2014 in the last season. From winnings and salary last season, he earned a total of $5.2 million and had $48 million sponsorships and endorsements. Phil Mickelson, 44 years old golfer, currently residing at Rancho Santa Fe, California, is the citizen of the United States. Besides his golf career, he is also the proud father of 3 children. His current agent is Steve Loy. He secured his place in the 44th position of The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities according to Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Phil Mickelson secured the 37th place in terms of money on the Forbes list. According to Forbes, he also secured the 87th place in terms of social media popularity and 32nd place in terms of press popularity.

9. Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal is the 9th Highest Paid Athletes of 2015 according to Forbes and the legendary tennis player of the Open era. He earned a total amount of $44.5 million as of June 2014 in the last season. From winnings and salary last season, he earned a total of $14.5 million and had $30 million sponsorships and endorsements. Rafael Nadal, 28 years old tennis player, currently residing at Manacor, is the citizen of Spain. His current agent is Carlos Costa. He secured his place in the 24th position of The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities according to Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Rafael Nadal secured the 45th place in terms of money on the Forbes list. According to Forbes, he also secured the 31st place in terms of social media popularity and 8th place in terms of press popularity.

10. Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan is the 10th Highest Paid Athletes of 2015 according to Forbes and the legendary American football player of recent times. He earned a total amount of $43.8 million as of June 2014 in the last season. From winnings and salary last season, he earned a total of $42 million and had $1.8 million sponsorships and endorsements. Matt Ryan, 29 years old NFL star, currently residing at Duluth, Georgia, is the citizen of the United States. His current agents are Tom Condon, Ben Dogra and Mark Heligman. On July 25, 2013, he agreed to a five-year contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League worth almost $104 million. Being an avid golfer, he participated in tournaments such as the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship and the Augusta National.

Many celebrated superstars associated with sports, such as Manny Pacquiao and Zlatan Ibrahimovic are also among the highest paid athletes in 2015. Manny Pacquiao’s earnings in the previous season of his boxing career is worth $41.8 million, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic earned $40.4 million from his salary as well as endorsements.

Top 10 Most Handsome Athletes 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Most Handsome Athletes 2015

One of the greatest sources of entertainment is sports, and all over the world, there are huge sports fanatics with their allegiance lying with different teams and their players. Based on performance and contribution to the victory of the team these players play for, their fan base is increased. But, that is not the only reason why athletes are so popular. Athletes are at par with Hollywood stars, and they become all the more popular when megabrands hire them for endorsement deals. The players receive huge salaries from their teams as well as the companies, and are always under public speculations for their exact worth. While talent and wealth make the top athletes hugely sought after, there is another thing that works in their favour: appearance. Earlier, only the women athletes were judged on the basis of their looks, but, now, the appearance of the male sports stars are also very important, so much so that even the newest members of the industry who have not been able to make a mark yet with their skills, are becoming hot favourites. Let us take a look at the Top 10 Most Handsome Athletes 2015.

Top 10 Most Handsome Athletes 2015

1. Bobby Brown

Born in 1991, 23 year old Bobby Brown is originally from Armenia, but as a freestyle skier, he represents the United States of America. He specializes in slopestyle and big air competitions. During a training session in California, he became the first skier who performed multiple variations of triple cork or triple flip. He is also the first skier who has landed a Switch Double Misty 1440, along with a Triple Cork 1440. The first-ever perfect score of 100 at the Big Air event was scored by him at Winter X Gaming XIV, and at the same, he also won the Slopestyle event. At the Olympics, 2014, his cute smile set the temperature soaring. Red Bull, Skullcandy, Smith Optics, Under Armour, Salomon, Dakine and Breckenridge resort are his sponsors.

2. Olivier Giroud

28 year old Olivier Giroud, born in 1986, plays as a striker in the national football team of France, and is also a part of Arsenal in the English Premier League. As a professional footballer, he is has a unique gameplay, boosted by a physical approach, link up play, shot power and strength, along with exceptional heading capability. On top of that, he is well-known for his runs to the front post, to outwit the defenders. He has been capped more than 30 times during his professional career as a part of France which began in 2011. He was part of the team that made it to the quarter-finals in the FIFA World Cup of 2014, where he was quite a treat to the eyes, not just for his style of playing, but also for his handsome size. He recently extended his sponsorship deal with Puma.

3. Nathan Bartholomay

25 year old Nathan Bartholomay was born in 1989, and is a pair skater who represents the United States of America. With his former skating partner Felicia Zhang, he has succeeded in obtaining a silver in 2014 and before that, a bronze in 2013, at the Nationals. With his partner Zhang, Bartholomay made his way to some of the top notch tournaments. However, despite the display of exceptional talent, they had to say off the podium. They participated in the Winter Olympics, 2014, where they were invited to replace the duo Denney/Coughlin who were injured, and finished 12^th, after which, in July, 2014, the duo officially declared the end of their successful partnership. Nathan is not only graceful on the wheels, but is also easy on the eyes because of his Disney prince stance.

4. Eric Decker

Born in 1987, 27 year old Eric Decker is an American football player who serves as the wide receiver in the National Football League for the New York Jets. He began his career as a college football player, and also dabbled in baseball. He played for the University of Minnesota, after which he started his professional career as an American footballer in the NFL of 2010. Decker has recently teamed up with Muscle Pharm for an endorsement deal, and is also promoting a sponsorship with Ruffles. Decker has his own television show which is called E! Known among his fellow players as a charismatic yet humble person, Decker is definitely one of the hottest players of football, what with his perfect jawline and all. Plus, being a new dad to a baby girl increases his hotness quotient.

5. J. J. Redick

Born in 1984, 30 year old J. J. Redick is a professional basketball player who is currently associated with the NBA and plays for the Los Angeles Clippers. He began playing basketball as a college basketball player for the Duke University. There he set several records. From there, his career as a professional in this sport began with the Orlando Magic back in 2006, after which he gave some really remarkable performances. He is the record holder for the most ACC points and the most career ACC tournaments points. However, in 2009, his record of ACC career points was broken by Tyoer Hansbrough. Apart from his great skills which makes him a potential big-shot in basketball, he is quite a looker.He is currently the face of ShotLoc Basketball Training Kit.

6. Fabio Fognini

27 year old Fabio Fognini was born in 1987, and is a professional tennis player. He is currently at the Italian No. 1 position. As for his world ranking in singles, his career high position is World No. 13, which he achieved in 2014. His favourite surface is red clay, and he has won many a successful match on this surface, which includes 3 ATP singles, in Viña del Mar, Hamburg and Stuttgart, as well as the highest levels of some of the most prestigious tournaments in tennis, such as the French Open. Fognini is noted for his counterpunching style with the use of clean ground strokes. His playing equipment are manufactured by Babolat, while he endorses the apparel and shoe lines by Adidas. He is also quite soothing to look at, with his tousled hair and stubble.

7. Ignazio Abate

28 year old Ignazio Abate was born in 1986, and is a professional player of soccer, from Italy. He serves as a fullback for Milan in Serie A. He is considered as one of the fastest players in majority of the prestigious leagues when it comes to soccer, and is widely known for his quick sprint down the right wing. Abate began his soccer career as an amateur player, and then graduated to join the youth system of Milan back in 1999. Having played at the different levels of youth international football, he succeeded to move to the U-21 team of Italy, and played for it until he joined the senior national team of his country. In about two years of his debut, he made his first international goal against Germany in 2013. In addition to being a good player, he is quite easy on the eyes, too.

8. Michael Frolik

Born in 1988, 26 year old Michael Frolik from Czech Republic is a professional ice hockey player. He is currently representing Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League. Before he traded to Winnipeg Jets, he had helped his previous team, Chicago Blackhawks, to reach victory in the Stanley Cup in 2013. He began his career at the NHL back in 2006. He considers Jaromír Jágr of Klando his role model, and has quite often been compared to him. Frolik is even referred to as The Baby Jágr. The resemblance in their playing styles is obvious, and they are also quite starkly similar in appearances. Apart from being known for his handsome appearance, Frolik is also reputed as the first ever player in the history of NHL to score more than one career penalty shot goal in post-season.

9. Rafael Nadal

28 year old Rafael Nadal was born in 1986, and is a Spanish professional tennis player. He is currently positioned as the World No. 3. Nadal is considered as one of the greatest legends on clay court in the history of lawn tennis. He is, in fact, referred to as The King of Clay. But, he has also evolved as an all-court player, thereby having emerged as one of the finest all-rounders in tennis. He has clinched a large number of the most prestigious titles and awards, some of which are the 14 Grand Slam singles titles, 2008 Olympic gold medal, 27 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 and 15 ATP World Tour 500 wins, having set a record in the latter two. Apart from being a legendary tennis player, he is one of the world’s most handsome athletes. He endorses top brands, including Nike.

10. Cristiano Ronaldo

Born in 1985, 29 year old Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player from Portugal. He is the captain of the national football team of his country, and he also serves as the forward in the Spanish club Real Madrid. He proved himself to be one of the most expensive players in the world of soccer, when his transfer to Real Madrid from Manchester United 2009 cost £80 million. He debuted in the Portuguese football team in 2003, and since then, he has received caps more than a hundred times. As a Portuguese player, he became the first to ever score 50 goals at an international level of soccer. He is an exceptional contemporary soccer player, but is also extremely popular for his appearance and style. He is in endorsement deals with several major brands, including Nike.

Beauty is defined by different people in different ways. Besides, the world of sports is filled with some of the most stylish, handsome and well-built men. What our team has assembled is not an exhaustive list, and frankly, no such list can exist on the subject. Athletes like short track racer Michael Gilday, soccer player Lionel Messi, tennis player Novak Djokovic, etc. all deserve a place in the list of the most handsome athletes.

Top 10 Richest Soccer Players 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Richest Soccer Players 2015

Association football, commonly as soccer, is the most widely played sport in the world. FIFA World Cup, the biggest event of the soccer world, is counted among the most watched sporting events of the planet. UEFA Championship, Spanish Liga BBVA, English Premier League, German Bundesliga and Italian Serie A are also the events that are recorded among the most viewed and top rated sports event of modern times. For their lucrative endorsement income and huge salary, football players are among the highest paid athletes in the planet. Many reputed clubs such as Spanish Liga BBVA clubs or English Premier League clubs are famous for their players being traded with huge amounts of money, as a footballer also gets a fair amount of shares in the transfer. Each year, Forbes prepares a list of highest paid soccer players. Goal.com, the most renowned football website, also announces a rich list each year besides Forbes. So here is our list of Top 10 Richest Soccer Players 2015.

Top 10 Richest Soccer Players 2015

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese national football team forward Cristiano Ronaldo also plays for the Spanish Liga BBVA club Real Madrid FC. He has a total net worth of €148 million which is equivalent to £122 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €17 million equivalent to £14.3 million yearly salary with Real Madrid in September 2013 and will stay in the team until 2018. Cristiano Ronaldo also signed an endorsement contract with the Nike worth €6 million (£5 million) per year in 2010. Armani, Castrol Edge, Jacob & Co, Herbalife, Banco Espirito Santo and KFC are his other current endorsements. Cristiano Ronaldo’s property includes Alderley Edge Mansion in Cheshire, England, and an 8600 square feet mansion in Madrid, Spain. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Bentley Continental GTC, Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano, Lamborghini Aventador, Koenigsegg CCX and many more.

2. Lionel Messi

Argentine national football team forward Lionel Messi also plays for the Spanish Liga BBVA Club Barcelona FC. He has a total net worth of €146 million which is equivalent to £120.5 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €20 million equivalent to £15.7 million yearly salary with Barcelona and will stay in the team until 2019. Lionel Messi also signed an endorsement contract with the Adidas worth €2 million (£1.6 million) per year. Turkish Airlines, EA Sports, Samsung’s Galaxy 11, Gatorade and Gillette are the other endorsements his current endorsements. Lionel Messi’s property includes Rosario Mansion in Argentina and the Catalan city mansion in Madrid, Spain. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Dodge Charger SRT8, Audi Q7, Ferrari F430 Spider, Audi R8, 2009 Maserati and many more.

3. Samuel Eto’o

Cameroonian national football team striker Samuel Eto’o also plays for the English Premier League club Everton. He has a total net worth of €85 million which is equivalent to £70 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €20 million equivalent to £16.5 million yearly salary with Anzhi Makhachkala FC in 2011. Samuel Eto’o also signed an endorsement contract with the PUMA worth €5 million (£4 million) per year. Ford and fashion label John Richmond are his other current endorsements. Samuel Eto’os property includes House in Moscow, Russia and Douala Mansion in the capital of Cameroon’s Littoral Region. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Bugatti Veyron, Maybach Xenatec, Aston Martin One-77, Aston Martin V12 Zagato and many more.

4. Wayne Rooney

English national football team forward Wayne Rooney also plays for the English Premier League club Manchester United. He has a total net worth of €84 million which is equivalent to £69 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €365,000 equivalent to £300,000 weekly salary with Manchester United and will stay in the team until 2019. Wayne Rooney also signed an endorsement contract with the Nike worth €4 million (£3.2 million) per year. Samsung and Harper Collins are his other current endorsements. Wayne Rooney‘s property includes Cheshire mansion in Cheshire, England. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Bentley Continental GTC, Range Rover Overfinch, Bentley Continental GTC, Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, Aston Martin Vanquish and many more.

5. Ricardo Kaka

Brazilian national football team attacking midfielder Ricardo Kaka also plays for the Major League Soccer franchise Orlando City. He has a total net worth of €82 million which is equivalent to £67.5 million till date. He signed a contract which paid him €6 million equivalent to £4.7 million yearly salary with AC Milan from Real Madrid CF in September 2013. Ricardo Kaka also signed a seven-year modeling association with Armani worth $5.5 million per year. Adidas, EA Sports and Sony are his other current endorsements. Ricardo Kaka’s property includes 1500 square feet mansion in Madrid, Spain, valued at 7 million Euros. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Audi Q7, Hyundai Santa Fe 2014 editions, Audi RS6 Sportsback and many more.

6. Neymar Jr.

Brazilian national football team Forward / Winger Neymar Jr. also plays for the Spanish Liga BBVA Club Barcelona FC. He has a total net worth of €80 million which is equivalent to £66 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €8.8 million, equivalent to £7.2 million yearly salary with Barcelona FC in June 2013 and will stay in the team until 2018. Neymar Jr. also signed endorsement contracts with Nike and many others worth €20 million (£16.4 million) per year. Panasonic, Heliar, VW, Claro, Santander, Guarana Antarctica, Ambev, Red Bull and Unilever are his other current endorsements. Neymar Jr.’s property includes Triplex Home in Sao Paulo and his Sao Paulo Mansion. His collection of luxury cars is ornamented with Porsche Panamera Turbo, Audi R8 and many more.

7. Ronaldinho

Brazilian national football team attacking midfielder Ronaldinho Gaúcho also plays for the Brasileirão Série A club Atlético Mineiro. He has a total net worth of €78 million which is equivalent to £64 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €2.7 million equivalent to £2.2 million yearly salary with Atlético Mineiro in 2013 and will stay in the team until next season. Ronaldinho Gaúcho also signed endorsement contracts with Pepsi and many others worth R$1.5 million ($737400) per year. Nike, Groupe Danone, Cadbury Schweppes, Coca Cola, EA Sports and Gatorade are his current other endorsements. Ronaldinho Gaúcho’s property includes luxurious Beach front house in Spain. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Hummer 2, Audi Q7, Bugatti Veyron, Mercedes-Benz E-class, Mercedes-Benz CLS and many more.

8. Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Swedish national football team striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic also plays for the French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain F.C. He has a total net worth of €69 million which is equivalent to £57 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €15 million equivalent to £12.4 million yearly salary with Paris Saint-Germain F.C. in 2012 and will stay in the team until 2016. Zlatan Ibrahimovic also signed endorsement contracts with the Nike and many others worth €3.2 million ($4 million) per year. Bonnier and Volvo are his other currently endorsements. Zlatan Ibrahimovic property includes an island on Lake Malaren, to the west of Stockholm and his Malmo Mansion. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Volvo C30 TS, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, Audi S8 Quattro, Mesarati Grand Tourismo and many more.

9. Gianluigi Buffon

Italian national football team goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon also plays for the Italian Serie A club Juventus F.C. He has a total net worth of €63 million which is equivalent to £52 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €4.5 million equivalent to £3.7 million yearly salary with Juventus F.C. in 1st July, 2014 and will stay in the team until 2017. Gianluigi Buffon also signed endorsement contracts with the Puma and many others worth of €1.5 million (£1.2 million) per year. Pepsi and Fiat are his other current endorsements. Gianluigi Buffon property includes a luxurious property in his birthplace at Carrara, Italy. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with many top of the line high-end cars in the planet.

10. Thierry Henry

French national football team striker Thierry Henry also plays for the Major League Soccer franchise New York Red Bulls. He has a total net worth of €57 million which is equivalent to £47 million till date. He signed a contract which pays him €3.2 million equivalent to £2.6 million yearly salary with New York Red Bulls in the MLS in 2010. Thierry Henry also signed endorsement contracts with the Puma for their evoPOWER boot series worth €1.2 million ($1 million) per year. Red Bull, EA Sports, Gillette, Renault and Pepsi are his other current endorsements. Thierry Henry property includes a New York Penthouse in the United States. His collection of luxury cars is decorated with Mercedes Benz, Aston Martin Vanquish and many more.

Many other amazing football players such as legendary Brazilian Rivaldo with his cumulative net worth of £45.5 million, Englishman Michael Owen with his cumulative net worth of £40.5 million and Spanish soccer star David Villa with his cumulative net worth of £37 million also deserve their places in the list of richest Soccer Players of 2015.

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Top 10 Most Handsome Soccer Players 2015

November 27, 2014 by Khabir Uddin Mughal

Most Handsome Soccer Players 2015

Soccer is a sport that is capable of bringing huge fame and also money to the players. Soccer players enjoy the same adulation and glamour as the Hollywood celebrities do. In fact, soccer players are often even more popular than celebrities associated with other sports, because their viewership is spread all over the world. They are featured on the magazine covers and are often roped in by them for modeling assignments. Their fan base is spread across the world and these people follow their every move. A video footage of a soccer player on Youtube can obtain millions of hits within moments of being uploaded, and there are social media like Facebook or Twitter through which they are followed by the fans. The Paparazzi keeps a close eye on the players, observing even the slightest change in their hairstyle. Soccer players manage to stir up a lot of sensation, often without meaning to. If a player has good looks with great talent, he seems to find a permanent place in the heart of the fans and followers. Media often talks about their style and makeovers, and they have already gotten busy, focusing on the same when the soccer players displayed new styles in the latest season. Let us take a look at the Top 10 Most Handsome Soccer Players 2015.

Top 10 Most Handsome Soccer Players 2015

1. Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro or simply Cristiano Ronaldo presently plays for the Portuguese National Football Team and also Real Madrid in the Spanish Liga BBVA. The 29-year old footballer was born in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal on 5 February 1985. He usually plays as a forward for his teams and has a listed height of 1.85 meters. From 2003 to 2009, Cristiano Ronaldo made 84 goals in 196 appearances for Manchester United. From 2009 till now, he also scored 195 goals out of 175 appearances he made for Real Madrid. He scored 52 goals out of 117 appearances that he made from 2003 till date for his national team Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo became FIFA World Player of the Year in 2008 and achieved FIFA Ballon d’Or in 2008 and 2013, and FIFA Puskás Award in 2009.

2. Ricardo Kaka

Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite or simply Ricardo Kaka presently plays for the Brazilian National Football Team and also for Orlando City in the Major League Soccer. The 32-year old footballer was born in Gama, Federal District, Brazil on 22 April 1982. He usually plays as an attacking midfielder for his teams and has a listed height of 1.86 meter. From 2003 to 2009, Ricardo Kaka made 70 goals in 193 appearances for AC Milan. From 2009 till 2013, he also scored 23 goals out of 85 appearances he made for Real Madrid. He scored 29 goals out of 89 appearances that he made from 2002 till date for his national team Brazil. Ricardo Kaka became World Soccer Player of the Year in 2007 and achieved FIFA Ballon d’Or in 2007, and Onze d’Or in 2007.

3. Robin Van Persie

Robin Van Persie or simply just Van Persie presently plays for the Netherlands National Football Team and also Manchester United in the English Premier League. The 31-year old footballer was born in Rotterdam, Netherlands on 6 August 1983. He usually plays as a striker for his teams and has a listed height of 1.83 meters. From 2004 to 2012, Robin Van Persie made 96 goals in 194 appearances for Arsenal. From 2012 till now, he also scored 41 goals out of 68 appearances he made for Manchester United. He scored 49 goals out of 96 appearances that he made from 2005 till date for his national team Netherlands. Robin Van Persie became FWA Footballer of the Year in 2012 and achieved Rotterdam Sportsman of the Year in 2006, and Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year in 2013.

4. Gerard Pique

Gerard Piqué i Bernabeu or simply Gerard Pique presently plays for the Spain National Football Team and also for Barcelona in the Spanish Liga BBVA. The 27-year old footballer was born in Barcelona, Spain on 2 February 1987. He usually plays as a centre-back for his teams and has a listed height of 1.92 meters. From 2006 to 2007, Gerard Pique made 2 goals in 22 appearances for Real Zaragoza. From 2008 till now, he also scored 12 goals out of 170 appearances he made for Barcelona. He scored 4 goals out of 63 appearances that he made from 2009 till date for his national team Spain. Gerard Pique became La Liga Breakthrough Player of the Year in 2009 and achieved La Liga Best Defender in 2010, and Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sporting Merit in 2011.

5. Xabi Alonso

Xabier Alonso Olano or simply just Xabi Alonso presently plays for the Spain National Football Team and also for Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga. The 32-year old footballer was born in Tolosa, Spain on 25 November 1981. He usually plays as a midfielder for his teams and has a listed height of 1.83 meter. From 2009 to 2014, Xabi Alonso made 4 goals in 158 appearances for Real Madrid. From 2014 till now, he also scored 1 goal out of 10 appearances he made for Bayern Munich. He scored 16 goals out of 114 appearances that he made from 2003 till date for his national team Spain. Xabi Alonso became La Liga Best Midfielder in 2012 and achieved Premier League Goal of the Month in November 2004, and Spanish Player of the Year in 2003.

6. Cesc Fabregas

Francesc Fàbregas Soler or simply just Cesc Fabregas presently plays for the Spain National Football Team and also for Chelsea in the English Premier League. The 27-year old footballer was born in Arenys de Mar, Spain on 4 May 1987. He usually plays as a midfielder for his teams and currently has a listed height of 1.75 meter. From 2011 to 2014, Cesc Fabregas made 28 goals in 96 appearances for Barcelona. From 2014 till now, he also scored 1 goal out of 9 appearances he made for Chelsea. He scored 13 goals out of 94 appearances that he made from 2006 till date for his national team Spain. Cesc Fabregas became PFA Young Player of the Year in 2008 and achieved Golden Boy in 2006, and Bravo Award in 2006.

7. David Villa

David Villa Sánchez or simply David Villa presently plays for the Spain National Football Team and also for New York City in the Major League Soccer. The 32-year old footballer was born in Langreo, Spain on 3 December 1981. He usually plays as a striker for his teams and has a listed height of 1.75 meters. From 2010 to 2013, David Villa made 33 goals in 77 appearances for Barcelona. From 2013 till 2014, he also scored 13 goals out of 36 appearances he made for Atlético Madrid. He scored 59 goals out of 97 appearances that he made from 2005 till date for his national team Spain. David Villa became USSA Male Athlete of the Year in 2010 and achieved UEFA Euro 2008 Golden Boot, and 2010 FIFA World Cup Silver Shoe.

8. Lukas Podolski

Lukas Josef Podolski or simply just Lukas Podolski presently plays for the Germany National Football Team and also Arsenal in the English Premier League. The 29-year old footballer was born in Gliwice, Poland on 4 June 1985. He usually plays as a forward for his teams and currently having a listed height of 1.82 meters. From 2009 to 2012, Lukas Podolski made 33 goals in 88 appearances for 1. FC Köln. From 2012 till now, he also scored 19 goals out of 57 appearances he made for Arsenal. He scored 47 goals out of 121 appearances that he made from 2004 till date for his national team Germany. Lukas Podolski became FIFA World Cup Best Young Player in 2006 and achieved UEFA Euro 2008 Silver Boot, and Second Bundesliga top goalscorer in 2005.

9. Olivier Giroud

Olivier Giroud presently plays for the France National Football Team and also for Arsenal in the English Premier League. The 28-year old footballer was born in Chambéry, France on 30 September 1986. He usually plays as a striker for his teams and has a listed height of 1.92 meter. From 2010 to 2012, Olivier Giroud made 33 goals in 73 appearances for Montpellier. From 2012 till now, he also scored 28 goals out of 72 appearances he made for Arsenal. He scored 9 goals out of 35 appearances that he made from 2011 till date for his national team France. Olivier Giroud became UNFP Ligue 2 Player of the Year in 2010 and achieved Ligue 2 Top Goalscorer in 2010, and Ligue 1 Top Goalscorer in 2012.

10. James Rodriguez

James David Rodríguez Rubio or simply James Rodriguez presently plays for the Colombian National Football Team and also the Real Madrid in the Spanish Liga BBVA. The 23-year old footballer was born in Cúcuta, Colombia on 12 July 1991. He usually plays as an attacking midfielder for his teams and has a listed height of 1.80 meter. From 2013 to 2014, James Rodriguez made 9 goals in 34 appearances for Monaco. From 2014 till now, he also scored 4 goals out of 11 appearances he made for Real Madrid. He scored 12 goals out of 31 appearances that he made from 2011 till date for his national team Colombia. James Rodriguez became Ligue 1 Assist Leader in 2014 and achieved Portuguese Golden Ball in 2012, and FIFA World Cup Golden Boot in 2014.

When thinking of the best players, what actually should matter is the skill of the player and not the looks. The performance of the player, boosted by their gameplay, speed, focus and athleticism, is what creates memorable moments on the field. Unfortunately, many people judge the players based on their looks, instead of their talent and skill. Off the ground, good-looking players might be able to charm the people, but, that should not be the determining factor for considering a player to be one of the best, because the real worth of a sports star lies in his performance on the field.