Get to know the latest ranking of the richest footballers in the world, their net worth, and Biographies.

This is the compilation of the top 20 richest footballers in the world 2022. These are some of the renowned World-class footballers that had their footprints in the sands of history. These soccer players hail from different countries and continents across the globe, including Africa. Do you know that the richest among them is neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo?

The current richest footballer in 2022 is a multibillionaire who was born into the Bruneian Royal Family. The island of Borneo is an Islamic state located in South-East Asia. 

Soccer fans are not the only ones who are familiar with the wealthiest footballers in the world. It surprises me to hear individuals chant the players’ names despite not knowing football at all. They are incredibly wealthy and have successful careers and fascinating personal lives.

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The richest footballers in the world 2022 

For many people, playing professional football for a well-known team around the world is their ambition. Remember that most of the richest football players in the world began their paths to success with a desire and a dream, so don’t give up on yourself. They have demonstrated tenacity in every circumstance and are now reaping their efforts’ rewards.

20. Hulk – $70 million 

• Full Name: Givanildo Vieira de Sousa
• Date of birth: 25 July 1986
• Age: 35 years (as of May 2022)
• Birthplace: Campina Grande, State of Paraíba, Brazil
• Position: Centre-Forward
• Current team: Clube Atlético Mineiro (Brazil), Brazil national football team (Brazil)
• Transfer market value: €2.5 million ($2.66 million)
• Spouse: Iran Souza (2007–2019), Camila Angelo (2020 to present)
• Children: Ian Souza and Tiago Souza  

Givanildo Vieira de Sousa, also known as the Hulk, is a master of his craft. In 2021, he transferred from the Shanghai SIPG in China to Clube Atlético Mineiro in Brazil. Hulk is currently valued at around $70 million and is also worth €2.5 million ($2.66 million) on the transfer market.

19. Frank Ribery – $72 million 

• Full Name: Franck Henry Pierre Ribéry
• Date of birth: 7 April 1983
• Age: 39 years (as of May 2022)
• Birthplace: Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
• Position: Left Winger
• Current team: US Salernitana 1919 (America)
• Transfer market value: €1 million ($1.66 million)
• Spouse: Wahiba Ribéry (2004 to present)
• Children: Seïf el Islam Ribéry, Hizya Ribéry, Shahinez Ribéry, Keltoum Chérifa Marie-Pierre Ribéry, and Mohammed Ribéry

Franck Ribery is one of the world’s wealthiest footballers. He is a Serie A footballer for Fiorentina and is worth $72 million. On the transfer market, the footballer is worth €1 million ($1.66 million).

18. David De Gea – $75 million 

• Full Name: David de Gea Quintana
• Date of birth: 7 November 1990
• Age: 31 years (as of May 2022)
• Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
• Position: Goalkeeper
• Current team: Manchester United FC (England), Spain national football team (Spain)
• Transfer market value: €15 million ($15.98 million)

David de Gea has a net worth of $75 million. He is one of the goalkeepers receiving the highest salaries in the world. David is a goalkeeper for both the Spanish national team and Manchester United FC.

His contract with Man United will expire in 2023 with an option of extension. He is worth $23 million annually. The transfer market price for De Gea right now is €15 million ($15.98 million).

17. Sergio Ramos – $80 million 

• Full Name: Sergio Ramos García
• Date of birth: 30 March 1986
• Age: 36 years (as of May 2022)
• Birthplace: Camas, Spain
• Position: Centre-Back
• Current team: Paris Saint-Germain FC (France), Spain national football team (Spain)
• Transfer market value: €8 million ($8.45 million)
• Spouse: Pilar Rubio (2019 to present)
• Children: Alejandro Ramos Rubio, Sergio Ramos Rubio, Marco Ramos Rubio, and Máximo Adriano Ramos Rubio

Ramos is a central defender who is renowned for making some hard tackles and clearances. He is currently the captain of the  Spain National Team and was also the former Real Madrid captain, who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain FC.

Sergio Ramos has an $80.4 million ($8.45 million) transfer market value and a net worth of $80 million. The footballer has promoted numerous companies, including Pepsi, Nike, and AB InBev.  Sergio also made two Amazon Prime documentaries about his life available.

16. Gerard Pique – $80 million 

• Full Name: Gerard Piqué Bernabeu
• Date of birth: 2 February 1987
• Age: 35 years (as of May 2022)
• Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
• Position: Centre-Back
• Current team: FC Barcelona (Spain)
• Transfer market value: €5 million ($5.33 million)
• Partner: Shakira (2011 to present)
• Children: Sasha Piqué Mebarak and Milan Piqué Mebarak

With annual earnings of $17.7 million in 2017, Gerard Pique was one of the highest-paid football players. For $5.50 million, the renowned Spanish international transferred from Manchester United to Barcelona in 2008. Gerard Piqué Bernabeu has a net worth of $80 million and a $5.33 million ($5 million) transfer market value.

15. Robert Lewandowski – $85 million 

• Full Name: Robert Lewandowski
• Date of birth: 21 August 1988
• Age: 33 years (as of May 2022)
• Birthplace: Warsaw, Poland
• Position: Centre-Forward
• Current team: Poland national football team (Poland), FC Bayern Munich (German)
• Transfer market value: €50 million ($53.28 million)
• Spouse: Anna Lewandowska (2013 to present)

Robert Lewandowski signed a new deal with Bayern Munich in 2019 after joining the team as a free agent in 2014. He makes £24 million a year, or £350,000 a week, and his contract is set to expire in 2023.

With a $30 million yearly salary, he was among the highest-paid football players in the world in 2020. While Robert Lewandowski has a transfer market value of €50 million ($53.28 million), his net worth is $85 million.

14. Mohamed Salah – $90 million 

• Full Name: Mohamed Salah Hamed Ghaly
• Date of birth: 15 June 1992
• Age: 29 years (as of May 2022)
• Birthplace: Nagrig, Egypt
• Position: Right Winger
• Current team: Liverpool FC (England), Egypt national football team (Egypt)
• Transfer market value: €100 million ($10.66 million)
• Spouse: Magi Sadeq (2013 to present)
• Children: Kayan Mohamed Salah and Makka Mohamed Salah

With a net worth of $90 million, Mohamed Salah is currently the wealthiest football player in Africa. The star’s weekly salary at Liverpool FC is $200,000. He or she was the 34th highest-paid athlete in the world in terms of annual earnings ($35,1 million, including $12 million in sponsorship deals). Salah is currently valued at €100 million ($10.66 million) on the transfer market.

13. Kylian Mbappe – $95 million

• Full Name: Kylian Mbappé Lottin
• Date of birth: 20 December 1998
• Age: 23 years (as of May 2022)
• Birthplace: 19th arrondissement of Paris, Paris, France
• Position: Centre-Forward
• Current team: Paris Saint-Germain FC (France), France national football team (France)
• Transfer market value: €160 million ($170.48 million)
• Mbappe has a transfer market value of €160 million ($170.48 million) and a net worth of $95 million. He receives €35 million from Paris Saint-Germain FC yearly (salaries plus performance bonuses). In 2020, Forbes classified him as the 36th highest-paid athlete in the world.

12. Eden Hazard – $100 million

• Full Name: Eden Michael Hazard
• Date of birth: 7 January 1991
• Age: 31 years (as of May 2022)
• Birthplace: La Louvière, Belgium
• Position: Left Winger
• Current team: Belgium national football team (Belgium ), Real Madrid CF (Spain)
• Transfer market value: €16 million ($16.90 million)
• Spouse: Natacha Van Honacker (2012 to present)
• Children: Yannis Hazard, Santi Hazard, Leo Hazard, and Samy Hazard

One of today’s highest-paid football players is Eden Hazard. He has played for Chelsea and Real Madrid as a winger or attacking midfielder (2012-2019). The PFA Young Player of the Year, FWA Footballer of the Year, FIFA FIFPro World XI, and UEFA Europa League were all given to Hazard.

Before a Lille OSC scout recognized Eden’s skill and extended an offer of a contract, he started playing for his hometown club at the age of four. He is regarded as one of the top footballers in the world, with a net worth of $100 million and a transfer market value of €16 million ($16.90 million).

11. Mesut Özil – $120 million 

• Full Name: Mesut Özil 
• Date of birth: 15 October 1988 
• Age: 33 years (as of May 2022) 
• Birthplace: Gelsenkirchen, Germany 
• Position: Attacking Midfield 
• Current team: Fenerbahçe SK (Turkey) 
• Transfer market value: €3 million ($3.17 million) 
• Spouse: Amine Gülşe Özil (2019 to present) 
• Children: Eda Özil 

The German football player is worth €3 million ($3.17 million) on the transfer market and has a net worth of $120 million. Mesut was a Real Madrid player before he joined Arsenal. Ozil currently play for Fenerbahçe SK.

During the 2020–21 season-opening games, Arsenal did not include Ozil in the matchday lineup. Additionally, the team for the Europa League group stage did not include him. Although, rumor has it that there was a controversy between the midfielder and the management of the club, the aftermath of which saw the German exit the club.

10. Andres Iniesta – $120 million 

• Full Name: Andrés Iniesta Luján 
• Date of birth: 11 May 1984 
• Age: 38 years (as of May 2022) 
• Birthplace: Fuentealbilla, Spain 
• Position: Central Midfield 
• Current team: Vissel Kobe (Japan) 
• Transfer market value: €2 million ($2.11 million) 
• Spouse: Anna Ortiz (2012 to present) 
• Children: Valeria Iniesta Ortiz, Paolo Andrea Iniesta Ortiz, and Siena Iniesta Ortiz 

Andres Iniesta has a net worth of $120 million and a $2.11 million ($2 million) transfer market value. The Spanish attacking midfielder played for Barcelona for 22 years, including three years as the captain of the Spanish giants.

Iniesta joined Vissel Kobe in Japan in 2018, and in May 2021, his two-year deal was extended. He won the La Liga Spanish Player of the Year title in 2009, the UEFA Best Player in Europe award in 2012, and the Best Player of the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League awards. In 2011 Iniesta also received a Marca Legend Award.

9. Paul Pogba – $125 million 

• Full Name: Paul Labile Pogba 
• Date of birth: 15 March 1993 
• Age: 29 years (as of May 2022) 
• Birthplace: Lagny-Sur-Marne, France 
• Position: Central Midfield 
• Current team: Manchester United FC (England), France national football team (France ) 
• Transfer market value: €55 million ($58.10 million) 
• Children: Labile Shakur Pogba 

Paul Pogba has a net worth of $125 million and a transfer market value of €55 million ($58.10 million). He is one of the most well-known soccer players alive today. His mother is from Guinea, while his father is from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Although the Ace midfielder was born and bred in France and plays for the France national football team to date.

8. Gareth Bale – $145 million 

• Full Name: Gareth Frank Bale 
• Date of birth: 16 July 1989 
• Age: 32 years (as of May 2022) 
• Birthplace: Cardiff, United Kingdom 
• Position: Right Winger 
• Current teams: Wales national football team (United Kingdom)
• Transfer market value: €3 million ($3.17 million) 
• Spouse: Emma Rhys-Jones (2019 to present) 
• Children: Nava Valentina Bale, Alba Violet Bale, Xander Frank Bale, and Axel Charles Bale 

The Welsh professional football player Gareth Bale is renowned for his long-range shooting skills. He began playing football in 2006 with Southampton.

Gareth frequently switched between Real Madrid CF and Spurs. He was ranked among the top athletes in the world by ESPN in 2016, and he is scheduled to depart Real Madrid in July 2022. With a transfer market value of €3 million ($3.17 million), Gareth Bale has a net worth of $145 million.

7. Alexandre Pato – $145 million 

• Full Name: Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva 
• Date of birth: 2 September 1989 
• Age: 32 years (as of May 2022) 
• Birthplace: Pato Branco, State of Paraná, Brazil 
• Position: Centre-Forward 
• Current team: Orlando City SC (USA) 
• Transfer market value: €1.5 million ($1.58 million) 
• Spouse: Sthefany Brito (2009–2010), Rebeca Abravanel (2019 to present) 

Alexander Pato is one of the top 10 richest footballers to date. The Brazillian currently plays for Orlando City SC and has previously represented various prestigious football clubs across Europe, including AC Milan and Chelsea.

The football veteran has taken part in many Olympic tournaments. His second medal was a silver one, won in 2012, after winning a bronze in 2008. Pato has a net worth of $145 million and a $1.58 million ($1.5 million) transfer market value.

6. Wayne Rooney – $170 million 

• Full Name: Wayne Mark Rooney 
• Date of birth: 24 October 1985 
• Age: 36 years (as of May 2022) 
• Birthplace: Croxteth, Liverpool, United Kingdom 
• Position: Centre-Forward 
• Last team: Derby County FC (England) 
• Spouse: Coleen Rooney (2008 to present) 
• Children: Kai Wayne Rooney, Mac Rooney, Klay Anthony Rooney, and Kit Joseph Rooney 

Nearly every championship and honor in soccer in England and Europe was won by Wayne Rooney. He is the cousin of Jake Rooney and the brother of John Rooney (Barrow AFC) (Burnley FC U23). The athlete has endorsement agreements with many businesses, including Nike, Nokia, Coca-Cola, and Ford.

He played the majority of his career in England before switching to DC United in Washington, D.C., in 2018. Wayne Rooney has a $170 million net worth.

5. Zlatan Ibrahimovic – $190 million 

• Full Name: Zlatan Ibrahimovic 
• Date of birth: 3 October 1981 
• Age: 40 years (as of May 2022) 
• Birthplace: Malmö, Sweden 
• Position: Centre-Forward 
• Current team: AC Milan (Italy), Sweden national football team (Sweden) 
• Transfer market value: £3.60 million ($4.5 million) 
• Partner: Helena Seger 
• Children: Maximilian Ibrahimović and Vincent Ibrahimović 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a famous Swedish football player. He is known for his outstanding performance and agility despite his age.  The star has a net worth of $190 million and a transfer market value of £3.60 million ($4.5 million). He is popularly called the best attackers of all time, a title he referred himself to. He has played for various well-known teams, including Barcelona, Inter Milan, Paris Saint-Germain FC, and Manchester United.

4. Neymar Jnr. – $200 million 

• Full Name: Neymar da Silva Santos Júnio 
• Date of birth: 5 February 1992 
• Age: 30 years (as of May 2022) 
• Birthplace: Mogi das Cruzes, State of São Paulo, Brazil 
• Position: Left Winger 
• Current team: Paris Saint-Germain FC (France), Brazil national football team (Brazil ) 
• Transfer market value: €90 million ($95.07 million) Children: Davi Lucca 

The Brazilian football player plays for both Paris Saint-Germain FC and the Brazilian National Team. Additionally, he has played for the prestigious Santos FC and Barcelona. One of the best-paid footballers in the world is Neymar.

He committed to a five-year deal with Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, which included a $78 million salary. His annual earnings from endorsement partnerships with Nike, Panasonic, Ambev, Lupo, Unilever, and Volkswagen range from $20 million to $40 million. Neymar has a $200 million net worth and a €90 million ($95.07 million) transfer market value. 

3. Cristiano Ronaldo – $500 million 

• Full Name: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro 
• Date of birth: 5 February 1985 
• Birthplace: Hospital Dr. Nélio Mendonça, Funchal, Portugal 
• Age: 37 years (as of May 2022) 
• Position: Centre-Forward 
• Current team: Manchester United (England) Portugal national football team (Portugal) 
• Transfer market value: €35 million ($36.97 million) 
• Spouse: Georgina Rodríguez (2017 to present) 
• Children: Cristiano Ronaldo Jr., Alana Martina dos Santos Aveiro, Eva Maria Dos Santos, Mateo Ronaldo, and Bella Esmeralda 

With a net worth of $500 million, Christiano Ronaldo ranks as the third-richest footballer in the world. Additionally, he has a transfer market value of €35 million ($36.97 million) and many lucrative sponsorship agreements with companies like Nike, ZTE, KFC, Samsung, and others.

The list of accomplishments for Ronaldo is astounding. He has received numerous Best Players honors from UEFA and FIFA, five Ballon d’Or trophies, four Golden Boot championships, and other prestigious awards.

2. Lionel Messi – $600 million 

• Full Name: Lionel Andrés Messi 
• Date of birth: 24 June 1987 
• Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina 
• Age: 34 years (as of May 2022) 
• Position: Right Winger 
• Current team: Paris Saint-Germain FC (France), Argentina national football team (Argentina) 
• Transfer market value: €60 million ($63.37 million) 
• Spouse: Antonela Roccuzzo (2017 to present) 
• Children: Mateo Messi Roccuzzo, Thiago Messi Roccuzzo, and Ciro Messi Roccuzzo 

The talented footballer served as Barcelona’s captain during his stay at the Spanish club. Messi has a market value of €60 million ($63.37 million), and his net worth is $600 million.

In 2022, the football legend becomes the second-richest but highest-paid player in the world. He committed to an agreement with Barcelona that includes a base salary of $168 million in 2017 and an endorsement income of $40 million (including a lifetime endorsement deal with Adidas).

Messi has won the FIFA Ballon d’Or award seven times. He has also received numerous other prestigious honors, including the World Cup Golden Ball, five European Golden Shoe championships, and numerous more FIFA and UEFA trophies.

After Barcelona terminated his contract in July 2021, the player gave a press conference to announce his exit from the club. On August 10, he signed for Paris Saint-Germain, the French Ligue I giants.

Messi and the French team came to terms on a two-year deal that will last through June 2023, with an additional year’s option. He maintains the same jersey number 30 that he did when he first joined Barcelona as a young player.

1. Faiq Bolkiah – $20.12 billion (£16 billion) 

• Full Name: Faiq Jefri Bolkiah 
• Date of birth: 9 May 1998 
• Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States 
• Age: 24 years (as of May 2022) 
• Position: Left Winger 
• Current team: Chonburi FC (Thailand), Brunei national football team (Brunei) 
• Transfer market value: €200,000 

Faiq Jefri Bolkiah is from the lineage of the Bruneian Royal Family. He is the captain of the Brunei national football team and a striker for the Chonburi club in Thailand. Faiq Bolkiah is the wealthiest football player in the world with a net worth of £16 billion ($20.12 billion).

He participated in sports with the Chelsea Youth and U18 teams, Leicester Youth and U18 teams, Southampton ACA, Newbury Youth, Martimo B, and Maritimo. The market price of Bolkiah is €200,000.

Who is the richest sportsman in the world in 2022? 

Faiq Bolkiah is the wealthiest sportsman in the world. The Bruneian prince and footballer is the richest athlete worldwide with a £16 billion ($20.12 billion) net worth. The second richest sportsman is a Basketball player called Michael Jordan, with a net worth of $1.6 billion. 

Who is the richest football player in 2022? 

Faiq Bolkiah is the richest football player in the world right now. Below is the summary of the top 20 richest footballers in the world as of 2022. This list below is compiled from the richest to the least alongside their net worth.

Faiq Bolkiah – $20.12 billion 

Lionel Messi – $600 million 

Cristiano Ronaldo – $500 million 

Neymar – $200 million 

Zlatan Ibrahimovic – $190 million 

Wayne Rooney – $170 million 

Alexandre Pato – $145 million 

Gareth Bale – $145 million 

Paul Pogba – $125 million 

Andres Iniesta – $120 million 

Mesut Özil – $120 million 

Eden Hazard – $100 million 

Kylian Mbappe – $95 million 

Mohamed Salah – $90 million 

Robert Lewandowski – $85 million S

ergio Ramos – $80 million 

Gerard Pique – $80 million 

David De Gea – $80 million 

Frank Ribery – $80 million 

Hulk – $80 million 

Who is the richest football player in the world in 2022? 

The 7-time Ballon d’Or winner, Lionel Messi used to be the richest footballer in the world, with a $600 million net worth before Faiq Bolkiah joined the industry. Bolkiah who is a Bruneian prince is currently worth £16 billion ($20.12 billion). 

Is Ronaldo a billionaire? 

No, Cristiano Ronaldo is the third wealthiest soccer player in the world currently worth $500. He is only halfway on the journey of becoming a billionaire.

Who’s richer, Ronaldo or Messi? 

Lionel Messi is richer than Cristiano Ronaldo. The Argentine’s net worth is $600 million, while Ronaldo is worth $500 million. 

Who is the richest footballer in Nigeria? 

Currently, the richest footballer in Nigeria is John Mikel Obi. The former Chelsea midfielder has a total net worth of over ₦23 billion. 

Who is the richest footballer in Africa? 

The wealthiest soccer player in Africa is Samuel Eto’o Fils from Cameroon. The seasoned player’s projected net worth is $95 million, including $3 million in endorsements.

With a net worth of $90 million, Egyptian Mohamed Salah is the richest active international player from Africa.

Because established teams strive to sign them and extend their contracts, the majority of the 20 richest footballers in the world have controlled the industry for years. These players work hard for their achievement, thus they merit everything good that happens to them.

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90minsoccer is keeping track of The richest football clubs in the world for 2022 – Have you been wondering which football club has the most money? Worry no more as we bring you the top 10 richest football clubs in the world.

Football is the most popular and the most-watched sport in the world. The sport has lots of money whether you are considering the player wages, trophies net worth, signing fees, football betting markets, or tickets and jerseys, finance has dominated the world of football.

With the level of popularity attained, football teams are blessed with lots of fans in every nation and a lot of sponsors keep clamoring to have their brand and products associated with the biggest teams and tournaments across the globe.

We have compiled a detailed list of the top ten richest football clubs in the world. It is important to note that these football clubs get their financial boost from trophies among which the financial boost from winning the UEFA Champions League cannot be overemphasized.

Without wasting much time, here is the compiled list of the top 10 richest football clubs in the world as updated in May 2022 with their net worth (Forbes).

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10. Tottenham

Revenue: $483 million

Commercial: 741 million

Team Value: 2.35 billion

Tottenham are known for low spending in the transfer market. The club owner, Daniel Levy is a careful spender when it comes to landing a player at the club. The club got a sizeable boost in its revenue when they made it to the Champions League final in 2019 which earned them quite a lot of money.

The English club also signed a deal with the Premier League’s monster TV, the deal was profitable enough to land the club in the top 10 richest clubs in the world of football.

In 2019 alone having reached the Champions League final, Tottenham generated $31 million more than Juventus who emerged the Italian Serie A champions and earned about $100 million more than Borussia Dortmund in 2019 campaign.

Spurs have also done well to have erected and spent big on their new stadium, the white hart lane is a state-of-the-art dual-purpose venue capable of competing with any best in the world.

Although the English club has not been lucky with trophies their recent qualification to the Champions League in the 2021/22 season will boost their revenue in the forthcoming season.

9. Arsenal

Revenue: $435 million

Commercial: 646 million

Team Value: 2.05 billion

Arsenal have had a turbulent season in recent times ranging from their trophy drought to their inability to qualify for the Champions League tournament since the 2015/16 season. Their league positions in recent times have not been encouraging for the FA Cup veterans, but somehow the club continues to succeed financially. The Gunners are currently worth $520 million which is almost twice the worth of Italian giants AC Milan.

The arrival of Mikel Arteta to the English club brought hope back to the Emirates Stadium after suffering disappointments under the reign of former boss Unai Emery.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang exit the club in 2022 and joined Spanish giants FC Barcelona following a series of controversies with the club’s management. His exit created a huge gap in the Arsenal’s attacking line, this possibly contributed to their inability to qualify for the Champions League next season after they struggled but finished 5th on the English Premier League table.

8. Chelsea

Revenue: $586 million

Commercial: 1.7 billion

Team Value: 3.1 billion

Chelsea have been improving their finances seasonally and are not ready to relent. The blues have enjoyed steady commercial growth since Roman Abramovich took over the ownership of the club in 2003.

Amazingly, the English club made a major boost in their revenue over the sale of Eden Hazard to Real Madrid. Eden Hazard joined the European champions for a record fee of £140 million and was their most expensive signing ever since the inception of the club.

The Blues always have a way of winning at least a trophy in a season or two. even in difficult seasons, which maintain a steady growth of their finance and also attract sponsors.

The first season’s reign of Frank Lampard as the manager of the English club brought a substantial improvement to the club after they qualified for the Champions League once again and subsequently won the Champions League trophy.

Chelsea’s haul of trophies in the 2020/21 and 2021/22 seasons boosts their finance beyond measure. As they were ranked top 10 richest clubs by Forbes.

7. PSG – $646 million

Revenue: $661 million

Commercial: 1.5 billion

Team Value: 3.2 billion

Paris Saint Germain is one of the top-flight teams cravings for the Champions League title, they came close to lifting the European trophy in 2020 but were deprived of the trophy as Bayern Munich defeated the French giants in Lisbon.

The French giants are cautious of their recent spending, after spending huge sums on signing world-class players like Kylian Mbappe and Neymar. PSG are currently the sixth richest club in the world and there is a tendency of seeing them rank higher after lifting the French Ligue 1 title in 2022.

No doubt, if they succeeded in winning their first Champions League title will boost their revenue tremendously. PSG has been consistent in the French Ligue 1 finishing either first or second on the Ligue 1 table since the 2011/12 season.

6. Manchester City – $766 million

Revenue: $766 million

Commercial: 1.5 billion

Team Value: 4.25 billion

Manchester City made it to the top five richest football clubs in the world with the recent boost in their revenues over the year. Though the English club has not lifted the Champions League title yet its revenue has sky-rocketed in recent times.

City’s Champions League outing in the 2020 campaign gave the club a major boost in its revenues after reaching the final stage of the competition, unfortunately, they lost the final to fellow English side Chelsea. In 2011, Manchester City were ranked the 16th richest football club in the world with total revenue of $153. They climbed to the top nine richest clubs in 2013 ranking after her revenue boost to $362. They had had lots of investments and trophies in recent times.

Manchester City have enjoyed a beautiful period in the club’s history Pep Guardiola took charge as the Club’s manager with trophies rolling in almost every season.

There is a possibility that the club revenue may further boost to an enviable stage after the club’s recent performance in the 2021/2022 season which the English club reached the Champions League Semi-final stage and also won the English Premier League title.

5. Bayern Munich  

Revenue: $726 million

Commercial: 1.8 billion

Team Value: 4.275 billion

Bayern Munich made it to the top five richest clubs in the world. The German giants and European champions are not associated with flashy signings in recent times, but enjoy steady growth of her investment in their squad as they pay their players well.

While top rivals Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester United often spend fortunes in the transfer market to land world-class players in the club, the Bavarian are subtle and calm getting on with the transferred business raising the dust or emptying their purses to land a world-class signing.

In the 2021/22 season, Bayern won the German Bundesliga title which made it their 10th-consecutive Bundesliga title in the German league.  

4. Liverpool

Revenue: $654 million

Commercial: 1.4 billion

Team Value: 4.45 billion

Liverpool is yet another English club that is enjoying its recent performance in the world of football. It can be recalled that Liverpool won the Champions League in 2019 and also won the English Premier League for the first time in 30 years in 2020.

The Reds have maintained their place as one of the world’s richest football clubs for years now. Their regular return to the UEFA Champions League has helped to boost the club’s revenue.

The arrival of Jurgen Klopp as the manager of the club has helped the club return to the Champions League since he joined the club and has also helped the club to win many trophies including the English Premier League title.

3. Manchester United

Revenue: $663 million

Commercial: 1.6 billion

Team Value: 4.6 billion

Manchester United are not enjoying their best moment in the season right now as the English giants have been trophyless since 2013. Since their trophy drought began, they have been in and out of the Champions League competition without any progressive advancements.

The club has enjoyed the glory days and have a large fan base, despite the recent frustration of the fans,

Ed Woodward keeps finding and gathering more revenues for the club, especially from sponsor partnerships.

The English club was able to make vast revenues that enabled them to sign world-class players like Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes.

Despite the arrival of Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes and the return of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo, the club’s performances remain inconsistent as they finished 6th on the English Premier League table in the just concluded 2021/22 season.

 The fans of the club are not happy at all despite the revenues of the club that made her top three richest clubs in the world. The fans showed their grievances severally last season when they keep protesting against the management of the club.

2. Barcelona

Revenue: $692 million

Commercial: 1.8 billion

Team Value: 5 billion

Barcelona is yet another season having a turbulent time following the exit of a key player and legend Lionel Messi to PSG in the transfer window.

Their recent Champions League woes and their inability to win the La Liga title in recent times have caused problems and major setbacks for the club.

Despite their poor outings, the club still pays hefty wages to aging stars which have slowed down the revenue of the club in recent years. Barcelona’s squad management is far from perfect, but the Spanish giants remain one of the richest and best teams in the world.

1. Real Madrid

Revenue: $761 million

Commercial: 1.9 billion

Team Value: 5.1 billion

Real Madrid emerged as the champions of Europe for a record of 14 times in the 2021/22 season. The Los Blancos is the wealthiest and one of the best-supported clubs in the world. Real Madrid generates over $83 million more than any other football club in the world annually.

Madrid lost out on European glory in the 2019 or 2020 seasons but has benefited from a substantial share that emanated from the La Liga TV revenue.

Real Madrid are constantly locked at the top of the world football revenue charts. They have enjoyed being the world’s richest football club for a very long time, though they slipped to third in 2018, behind Manchester United and Barcelona but were quick. Real Madrid are always known for signing big names in the world of football and have attracted lots of attention from all across the globe. With their financial state, it is almost impossible to miss out on any player they wish to sign in the transfer market.

If you are searching for the Top 10 Most Expensive Trophies in Football In The World then welcome on board.

In this article, we shall be explaining the top 10 most expensive trophies in football in 2022.

Football is the most-watched sport in the world, it is referred to as soccer in the UK and some other countries. The sport comes with diverse competitions, leagues and tournaments likewise these competitions come with trophies and grand rewards for the winners. These trophies vary in value and worth, that is why in this article we shall be bringing you the top 10 most expensive of all the trophies in the world of football.

Without further delays, let’s take a look at the most expensive trophies in football/soccer, their worth, their top winners, and major facts about these trophies.

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 10. English Premier League trophy – $10,000

The English Premier League short formed as EPL is the most-watched football league in the world, It is been played by 20 English teams with each team playing a total of 38 games in a season. The English Premier League is a big stage where every great player or potential great player is ready to make their mark.

Despite the popularity of the English Premier League, Its value cannot be compared to many of the other leagues in Europe. The English Premier League is the tenth most expensive trophy in the world. The trophy is worth $10,000.

The EPL trophy is made up of silver, gilded silver, and malachite, a semi-precious gemstone discovered in Africa. Despite its worth, the Premier League is the most prestigious competition in England.

9. UEFA Champions League – $15,000

The UEFA Champions League is widely recognized as the most prestigious competition across Europe. The football tournament is been contested by the table-toppers of the various leagues across Europe. Participating teams are grouped into various groups of four where two teams from each group qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament. The Champions League trophy is given to the winner of the final fixture of the tournament and it is worth $15,000.

The UEFA Champions League started as European Cup Competition before it was renamed to UEFA Champions League in the year 1992/93 season. The Champions League trophy has had various designs by the organizers and the present design is the 5th since the inception of the competition.

UEFA Champions League Facts

Real Madrid are recognized as the Champions League veteran. The Spanish giants hold most of the Champions League titles since the inception of the competition, with 14 in their cabinet. Their most recent UCL title was the 2022 UEFA Champions League title they won in Paris where they emerge the winner after a slim 1-0 victory over English side Liverpool.

Having won 14 Champions League trophies, Real Madrid is the most successful team in the competition’s history. They have won twice more than any other team in the competition, as second-placed AC Milan has won the trophy 7 times.

8. Bundesliga Meisterschale – $57,102

 The German Bundesliga is a league tournament comprising 18 teams. Each team is expected to play a total of 34 games at the end of the season. Any team that finishes top of the table at the end of the season will be awarded the Bundesliga Meisterschale trophy.

The Bundesliga Meisterschale trophy is awarded to the winner of the German Bundesliga. The trophy is designed and constructed in Kölner Werkschulen by the famous art professor Elisabeth Treskow. The German title was first created in the year 1964 and weighs about 11 kg. The trophy is made of silver, gold, and Tourmaline weighing 71.98 carats.

Bundesliga Statistics

Bayern Munich is the most successful team in the German Bundesliga, they have won a total of 24 Bundesliga titles. Their most recent title was won in 2022 which made it their tenth in a row.

7. Serie A trophy – $66,000

The Serie A trophy is also called the Scuddeto, this trophy is awarded to the winner of the Italian Serie A league competition. The Italian Serie A is contested by 20 teams, and each team plays the other in a home and away-manner. The team that seats top of the table after a total of 38 matches will be crowned champion of the Italian Serie A league competition.

The Serie A trophy was first designed In 1960 by a renowned Italian sculptor Ettore Calvelli who created the Trophy of the Champions of the Italian League and also the Seria A cup.

The Serie A title has a thick blue sodalite base and a gold ring in the center of the base with athletes decorated around it. Seria A trophy weighs 8 kilograms and is 58 centimeters tall.

Information on the Seria A

Juventus is the most successful team in the Serie A league. They have won the title a total of 36 times. Inter Milan won the Italian Serie A title in the 2021 season with AC Milan clinching the most recent title in 2022.

6. Africa Cup of Nations trophy – $150,000

The Africa Cup of Nations is a competition keenly contested among African nations, it is the largest tournament on the continent. The tournament is contested by 46 nations across the continent, these 46 teams are divided into 12 groups with each group containing 4 teams. The top two teams in each group qualify for the knockout stage of the competition.

Having won the trophy seven times since its inception, Egypt is considered the most successful team in the African Cup of Nations.

The original trophy was named after the first CAF (Confederation of African Football) president, Abdelaziz Abdallah Salem.

The second version of the cup was called the Trophy of African Unity, and the third and current incarnation was designed in Italy and featured a gold-plated finish.

• The current AFCON cup design was created in 2002.

• Holders of the 2021 AFCON Cup: Algeria

• Current holders of the AFCON title: Senegal

• Most Successful Team – Egypt

5. Ballon d’Or trophy

The Ballon d’Or title is an individual award organized by the French Football Association. It is arguably the most important individual award in the world of football. Despite being an individual award, this title is the fifth most expensive trophy in the world.

The Ballon d’Or award was first introduced by the France Football magazine in 1956 and has since continued rewarding individual players across the globe. The title is the most talked about individual award in football all over the world. Mellerio dits Meller, a famous French jeweler, created the Ballon d’Or title. It is made of brass and gold and weighs 12 kilograms. The Ballon d’Or prize is also 28 cm tall.

The Ballon d’Or Award Facts

• Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or trophy a total of seven times, he has won the title more than any other player in the history of football and is regarded as the World’s Best player to date.

• Cristiano Ronaldo, is the second World Best player and has won the Ballon d’Or title five times.

• The award’s female category has been won by

2021 Alexia Putellas

2019 Megan Rapinoe

2018 Ada Hegerberg

• The Ballon d’Or award was not presented to any player in 2020 due to the outbreak of the Corona Virus.

4. The FA Cup trophy – $1,180,000

The English FA Cup is the oldest competition in England, and its trophy is the most expensive in the whole of England. The FA cup title is worth $1,180,000.

The FA Cup tournament is been contested by various teams across the English football league, and the winner of the final tie takes home the title.

The FA Cup trophy is made of Sterling Silver, it is 61.5 cm tall and weighs 6.3 kilos.

Statistics of the English FA Cup

Arsenal was the first team to have won the FA Cup new trophy.

Arsenal has won the FA Cup title 14 times and is considered the most successful team in FA Cup history. The Gunners won the trophy twice more than second-placed Manchester United, having won the FA Cup for a record 12 times. Chelsea FC is the third most successful club in the FA Cup, having won the title eight times. Liverpool are the current winner of the FA Cup title after defeating Chelsea FC on penalties at Wembley to clinch the trophy in the 2022 campaign.

3. UEFA Europa League trophy – $4.5 million

The Europa League is a second-tier competition across European teams. The Europa League trophy is given to the winner of the competition.

The cup is made of a large quantity of pure silver and laid on a yellow marble base.

Bertoni, an Italian sculptor, was the first to design and produce the UEFA Europa League trophy in the year 1972.

Facts about the UEFA Europa League

The Europa League is contested by teams that finish next to the Champions League qualifiers as well as teams that finished third in the Champions League group stage.

In the group stage of the competition, 32 teams from different leagues across Europe compete, and the clubs that finish third in the Champions League group stage will join the qualifier from the Europa League group stage to play in the round of 32.

In all, a total of 58 clubs end up competing for the Europa League title every year.

Sevilla is considered the most successful club in the Europa League competition having won the title six times. As Roma won the Europa League title in 2022 and is currently the defending champion of the title.

2. Copa Libertadores trophy – $8.5 million

 The Copa Libertadores de America competition is the highest and the most prestigious football competition in South America.

The Copa Libertadores trophy is awarded to the winner of the yearly Copa Libertadores de América competition.

The initial design of the trophy was made to have space for 18 winners’ badges; however, the trophy was later redesigned and made to have space enough to contain more than 18 badges. The top of the trophy is made of sterling silver. A tiny figure on the very crest is made of silver-coated bronze.

Facts about Copa Libertadores

The Copa Libertadores de America competition started way back in 1960 and is still existing to date.

Independente is the most successful club in the history of the competition after winning the record for 

a record of seven times.

Palmeiras won the 2021 edition of the tournament.

1. FIFA World Cup trophy – $20,000,000

The FIFA World Cup is the most prestigious football tournament in the whole world. The FIFA World Cup is worth $20,000,000.

If you are asked about the most expensive trophy in the world of football, then the answer is the FIFA World Cup trophy.

The competition’s trophy was created in 1974 by a famous Italian artist named Silvio Gazzaniga. The trophy is awarded to the winner of the final stage of the World Cup tournament.

The tournament unlike other tournaments takes place every four years.

Facts about the World Cup

The tournament is been played by teams from all other the world.

The competition takes place every four years.

Brazil is the most successful team in the World Cup tournament having won the trophy five times.

Thirty-two teams compete for the trophy in the World Cup tournament with the plan to increase the number of participating teams to 64 teams very soon.

France were the winner of the 2018 edition of the competition with the 2022 edition set to take place in Qatar.

Frequently Asked Questions about the most expensive trophy in football

Which is the Largest trophy in the world?

The largest trophy in the world is the Kolanka Cup and it is 182 centimeters tall.

According to the Guinness book of records, the trophy is the tallest in the world of sports. It was awarded to the winner of a polo competition in India.

The Polo tournament was last played in 1998. The Kolanka trophy is purely made of silver and has since been stored at an undisclosed location.

What is the most expensive trophy in football?

The FIFA World Cup trophy is the most expensive in football. It is thrice as expensive as any other trophy in the world of football.

How much does the World Cup trophy cost?

The World Cup trophy is made of gold and malachite is valued at $20 million.

What is the most prestigious football cup in the World?

The World Cup. The World Cup is not only the most expensive but is also the most prestigious tournament and the most prestigious Cup in football history.

What are the top 10 most expensive trophies in football in 2022?

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