Football has solidified its place as the most-watched sport in the world. Such a thriving market will naturally create very lucrative opportunities for footballers who attract such avid attention.
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Throughout history, many players have warranted immense contracts to play but not all of them have been able to sustainably grow their wealth while others even wasted the millions they made. A rare few have been able to scale their wealth either through long-lasting football ability or shrewd business decisions inside or outside the pitch.
Here are the players currently among the richest of football players in the entire planet.
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Sources:
Esquire: These are the 10 richest footballers of all time
Sports Brief: Who are the top 20 richest footballers in the world right now?
