Richest Footballer in the World: Beats Messi & Ronaldo
In the world of football, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been, for more than a decade, synonymous with success, glory and millionaire contracts. Their presence on the court and outside it made them referents not only for their talent, but also for their astronomical income. However, a much less known figure has left these giants in the list of larger fortunes of the sport.
It’s about Faiq Bolkiah, a 26 -year -old who accumulates an estimated wealth of more than 20 billion dollars, A figure that leaves the assets of modern football icons far behind.
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Born in Los Angeles, the United States, and member of the Royal Family of Brunéi, Faiq is nephew of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, one of the richest monarchs on the planet. Although his professional career has not reached great sports holders, his name shines in the economic field.
Faiq Bolkiah went through the youth divisions of renowned clubs such as Chelsea and Southampton, And he currently plays at the Ratchaburi FC in Thailand, in addition to being captain of the Brunéi national team. However, his fortune does not come from his football contracts, but of the vast oil and gas reserves that have enriched their family for generations.
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The life of the young footballer is an extreme luxury sample: collections of cars worthy of a museum, mansions with hundreds of rooms and extravagances such as paying 17 million dollars for a private concert by Michael Jackson, They are part of the Bolkiah family history.
Ranking of the richest players in the world
- Faiq Bolkiah: 20 billion dollars
- Mathieu Flamini: 4 billion dollars
- Cristiano Ronaldo: 500 million dollars
- Lionel Messi: 400 million dollars
- David Beckham: 400 million dollars
- Dave Whelan: 200 million dollars
- Neymar: 200 million dollars
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 190 million dollars
- Ronaldo Nazário: 160 million dollars
- Alexandre Pato: 145 million dollars