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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.

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.