The richest footballers in the world with a new No.1 and an Arsenal legend and Chelsea star getting a place

7. Ronaldinho – £64m

It’s beginning to look like the ultimate starting XI from 2005 as it’s the veterans of the game that have accumulated the most money – as one might well imagine.

Despite now playing back in Brazil with Atletico Mineiro, the 33-year-old is still raking in the cash and has huge endorsements with Nike and property all over the world to fall back on.