World’s 20 wealthiest footballers, featuring Chelsea & Man United legends behind El Clasico pair

2) Lionel Messi – €200m

Narrowly missing out to Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi has to settle with a personal wealth of €200m after a great career for Barcelona with trophies and awards galore to go alongside his earnings.

1) Cristiano Ronaldo – €210m

Perhaps the best player on the planet at the moment, it seems fitting that Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is also the richest with a staggering net worth of €210m.