World’s richest/highest earning footballers: Forbes top 10 list, with Chelsea & Manchester United stars

2) Cristiano Ronaldo – Real Madrid – Salary: $23m Sponsorships: $21m Total: $44m

The favourite for this year’s Ballon D’or, Ronaldo has already scored a ridiculous 24 goals this season. Only one player in the world earns more from endorsements than the Portuguese legend.