The World’s Highest-Paid Soccer Players

Soccer is played by an astonishing 250 million players in over 200 countries. What’s

more interesting though, is how lucrative soccer can be for the pros. The average salary for a major league soccer player is a cool $316,777 — but that’s nothing compared to what some soccer stars rake in each year. The following athletic gentlemen are the best-compensated players in soccer, earning huge paychecks for their skills on the field.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s salary is almost baffling.

David Beckham Was The Highest-Paid Soccer Player Ever

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During his 20-year soccer career, David Beckham reached insane heights. The soccer star played for two of the most prominent teams — Real Madrid and Machester United — and was once the highest-paid player in the world. It’s no wonder why this British all-star is worth more money than the rest of the people on our list. He’s charming, handsome, and has one of the hottest wives in the world.

He signed an insanely high-salaried contract in 2007. This, coupled with his lucrative endorsements, made his annual income totally mind-boggling. Beckham retired from the field in 2012. But just how much was he paid to play?