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

4. Wayne Rooney – £69m

The first Premier League representative on the list and someone who has recently become the highest paid player in the division’s history with a whopping £300,000-a-week deal with Manchester United.

Being a charisma vacuum in the public eye means Rooney’s off-field earnings aren’t as great as they could be, but don’t fell sorry for the 28-year-old just yet.