The 20 footballers who earn the most this season 2020-21

Each year on the rise, according to the observations of France Soccer behind the study, the top 20 footballers who earn the most this season 2020-21 is down, in the aggregate of all names: from 840.25 million euros, a year ago, to 807 million euros for this edition. The explanation is obviously found, in this very singular international context.

The cumulative income of the top 20 is down, not that of PSG players

Nevertheless, the decline is not true for everyone, and in particular the two PSG players ranked. Lionel Messi retains leadership. The estimate of his income has certainly decreased by 6 million euros, to 125 million, in 2020-21, but the Barça and Albiceleste striker is a safe bet for brands, shielded by a record contract in club. He will receive 75 million euros in bonuses for completing his contract on June 30.

40.5 million euros the average of a player in the top 20 of the season

On average, a player in the top 20 below earns €40.5m, not far off Welshman Gareth Bale’s estimate. Knowing that these expressed incomes are the addition of salaries, bonuses and extra-football income; Mainly sponsorship. Three in number, French and Germans are in the majority in this list. Bayern Munich is also with Barça, the most represented club.

The 20 footballers who earn the most this season 2020-21

Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona) = 125 M€
Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus) = 118 M€
Neymar (PSG) = 98 M€
Gareth Bale (Tottenham) = 37 M€
Andres Iniesta (Vissel Kobe) = €34M
Eden Hazard (Real Madrid) = 32 M€
Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) = 32 M€
Kylian Mbappé (PSG) = 32 M€
Robert Lewandowski (Bayern Munich) = €30m
Antoine Griezmann (FC Barcelona) = 28 M€
Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) = 28 M€
Paul Pogba (Manchester United) = 26 M€
Oscar (Shangai SIPG) = 25 M€
Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich) = 25 M€
Pierre E. Aubameyang (Arsenal) = € 24.5 million
David de Gea (Manchester United) = 24 M€
Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich) = €24m
Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) = 23,5 M€
Gerard Piqué (FC Barcelone) = 21 M€
Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) = 20 M€