Meet Thegoalmac's Richest Footballers in the World 2014

Meet Thegoalmac's top 5 richest footballers in the world. One big question i have got for you is, are footballers paid too much money? Or do you think they deserve the money they are paid? Continue for the top 5 list.
At number 5 is Yaya Toure 

The captain of Ivory Coast national team, who plays for Manchester City in England as a midfielder. His has 20.7 million dollar annual income, making him 5th most valuable football player in the world. below is his income chart.

At number 4 is Sergio Aguero

Diego Maradona‘s former Son in law Sergio Aguero who plays for Manchester city and the Argentinean national football team as a striker. He makes 20.9 Million USD annually. his 17.4 Million handsome salary mixing with 3.5 million commercial income. See his income chart.

Total Earning	Earning Via Salary/Winnings	Earning Via Endorsements
20.9 Million USD	17.4 Million USD	3.5 Million USD

At number 3 is Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney, who is described as one the best English strikers ever. Has an annual earning of 21.1 Million USD, making him 3rd richest footballer on earth. check his earning chart below.

Total Earning	Earning Via Salary/Winnings	Earning Via Salary/Winnings
21.1 Million USD	18.1 Million USD	3 Million USD

At Number 2 is Lionel Messi

 Barcelona’s star player, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest football Players. Messi’s total earning is 41.3 Million USD, making him 2nd richest football player in the world. As you can see in the chart below, he is making half of his money through commercial endorsements.

Total Earning	Earning Via Salary/Winnings	Earning Via Endorsements
41.3 Million USD	20.3 Million USD	21 Million USD

At number 1 is Cristiano Ronaldo

 Famous Portuguese footballer, who is also the Most Popular Athlete in the World. Ronaldo has tops our list with total earning of 44 Million USD. Ronaldo has commercial deals with several companies, he is receiving 21 million USD through these deals. So he is the wealthiest footballer in 2014.
See his income chart below.

Total Earning	Earning Via Salary/Winnings	Earning Via Endorsements
44 Million USD	23 Million USD	21 Million USD