The Highest-Paid Soccer Players Revealed, Ranked Lowest to Highest - See Where Cristiano Ronaldo Lands!

2. Lionel Messi

2021 EARNINGS: $110 million

Lionel Messi is a 34-year-old player from Argentina who plays for Paris Saint-Germain. He has earned more than $1 billion throughout his career, which is broken down to $875 million in salary and bonus and $350 million from endorsements. He is currently the highest-paid player in soccer when it comes to salary just from the sport.