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

5. Kaka – £67.5m

It goes to show that Brazilians are marketable with the third of our list, as despite the fact Kaka’s career on the pitch has dropped since joining Real Madrid in 2009, the attacking midfielder is still cash rich.

The 31-year-old even gave up £7.4m to leave the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu last summer and docked his own wages when injured at AC Milan – although in fairness he can afford it.