1. Lionel MessiMessi has won a record six Ballon d'Or awards, a record six European Golden Shoes, and in 2020 was named to the Ballon d'Or Dream Team. His Salary in 2022 is $72,578,218.
2. NeymarNeymar Jr. is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for French club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. Considered one of the best players in the world. His salary in 2022 is $63,177,587
3. Cristiano RonaldoRonaldo has a record-tying five Ballon d'Or awards, the most for a European player, and is the first player to win four European Golden Shoes. His salary in 2022 is $60,864,140.
4. Antoine GriezmannAntoine Griezmann is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club Atlético Madrid, on loan from Barcelona, and the France national team. His salary in 2022 is $42,763,328.
5. Kylian MbappéHe is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Paris Saint-Germain and the France national team. His salary in 2022 is $35,971,766.
6. Gareth BaleBale is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for Spanish club Real Madrid and the Wales national team. His salary in 2022 is $32,078,197.
7. Eden HazardHe is a Belgian professional footballer who has earned over 110 caps, and was a member of the Belgian squad which reached the quarter-finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2016, and UEFA Euro 2020. His salary in 2022 is $32,078,197
8. Sergio RamosRamos is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for and captains both Paris Saint-Germain and the Spain national team as a centre back. His salary in 2022 is $30,872,975.
9. Romelu LukakuLukaku is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Chelsea and the Belgium national team. His salary in 2022 is $29,220,143.
10. Kevin De BruyneHis playing style has frequently led to the media, coaches, and colleagues ranking him among the best players in Europe, and has often been described as a "complete" footballer. His salary in 2022 is $27,854,216.