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JUST IN: 20 Richest Footballers In The World In 2022 Revealed [Full list]

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4 years ago

January 8, 2022

Manchester United icon, Cristiano Ronaldo has emerged the richest footballer in 2022.

The 36-year-old Portugal international has tied with England legend David Beckham for the number one position ahead of Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi.

Beckham retired from football in 2013 and the 46-year-old Manchester United legend is the current co-owner and president of MLS side Inter Miami and co-owner of Salford City.

The former England international also has enjoyed lucrative sponsorship deals with the likes of Adidas, Giorgio Armani, Pepsi, Gillette and the Haig Club and was paid eye-watering £150m to become the face of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

To determine the top 20 richest footballers past and present, Wealthy Gorilla compiled data from The Richest, Celebrity Net Worth and Forbes using their net worth estimates.

David Beckham’s $450m net worth put him side by side with Manchester United icon, Cristiano Ronaldo in the star-studded list.

Ronaldo is currently the best-paid player in the English top-flight after his sudden return to Old Trafford and a lucrative £485,000 contract.

The Portugal legend also has benefited from lucrative sponsorship deals with the likes of Nike, DAZN, Herbalife and Clear.

The 36-year-old former Real Madrid and Juventus superstar also has his business ventures outside of football, including his CR7 fashion brand and fragrances.

Below are the 20 richest footballers in the world in 2022, according to Wealthy Gorilla.

20. Rio Ferdinand (retired): $75m

19. Willian (Corinthians): $75m

18. Arjen Robben (retired): $80m

17. Sergio Ramos (Paris Saint-Germain): $80m

16. Andres Iniesta (Vissel Kobe): $86m

15. Ronaldinho (retired): $90m

14. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (AC Milan): $90m

13. Didier Drogba (retired): $90m

12. Samuel Eto’o (retired): $95m

11. Kaka (retired): $95m

10. Eden Hazard (Real Madrid): $100m

9. Pele (retired): $100m

8. Francesco Totti (retired): $101.6m

7. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid): $125m

6. Wayne Rooney (retired): $145m

5. Alexandre Pato (Orlando City): $145m

4. Dave Whelan (retired): $220m

3. Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain): $400m

2. David Beckham (retired): $450m

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United): $450m

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SWAN Kicks Off 60th Anniversary/Awards With Religious Services

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3 days ago

October 23, 2025

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The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is set to hold its 60th anniversary with Jumat Prayer and Thanksgiving on Friday October 24, 2025.

A statement by the Media and Publicity Committee of the anniversary said the special prayer and thanksgiving will be held in all the state chapters and FCT at the venues which would be determined by the leadership of the various chapters.

According to the statement, the SWAN Diamond Jubilee and Award Ceremony will also feature the full council which is a meeting of the National Executive Council, zonal vice presidents and secretaries and state chairmen and secretaries.

The committee, while inviting “government functionaries, lovers of sports, members of the association and the general public to join SWAN members at the services to thank God for a successful 60-year journey,” added: “All activities at the event will hold at the National Stadium, Abuja between Oct. 29 and Oct. 31.”

“It will also be an opportunity for us to collectively pray for protection of members, better sports fortuneNigeria’s sports men and women and a more prosperous sports sector,” it said.

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EPL: Trossard Strike As Arsenal Beat Fulham 1-0

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1 week ago

October 18, 2025

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Arsenal edged past Fulham with a narrow 1-0 victory at Craven Cottage, climbing three points clear at the top of the Premier League table. The result marked another composed and professional display from Mikel Arteta’s side, who continue to show their title credentials.

The decisive moment came in the second half when Leandro Trossard calmly finished after a clever set-piece routine.

Bukayo Saka delivered a dangerous corner that was flicked on by Gabriel, setting up Trossard to slot home the winner.

Arteta’s side dominated possession throughout, limiting Fulham to very few chances in front of goal.

The hosts struggled to create any real threat, with Arsenal’s defence staying compact and composed.

With the victory, Arsenal overtake Manchester City to sit three points clear at the summit after another disciplined away performance.

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EPL: Nottingham Forest Sacks Postecoglou After 3-0 Defeat To Chelsea

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1 week ago

October 18, 2025

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Nottingham Forest have sacked Ange Postecoglou barely minutes after their 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.

A statement from the Premier league club, released 20 minutes after full-time at the City Ground, reads: “Nottingham Forest Football Club can confirm that after a series of disappointing results and performances, Ange Postecoglou has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect.

“The club will make no further comment at this time.”

Postecoglou was in charge for eight games and six of those ended in defeat.

It included an early Carabao Cup exit at Championship club Swansea City, when Forest led 2-1 in the 92nd minute before conceding two in four minutes to lose 3-2.

The other two games – away at Burnley (Premier League) and Real Betis (Europa League) ended in draws.