The data illustrates the income (salaries & endorsements) of the highest-paid soccer players in the world in 2017. Lionel Messi was the highest-paid player in 2017, earning 84 million USD in salaries and bonuses and 27 million USD from endorsement deals.
Highest paid soccer players – additional information
Real Madrid is the most valuable European soccer team, and one of the most valuable sports team brands in the world. The Madrid-based team also has the most titles in the UEFA Champions League – 11 titles as of 2016.
