Who are the highest earning players in men’s and women’s football?

3. Neymar (£32.4million) / Wendie Renard (£314,000) – Gap: £32.086million

Current Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar is regarded as one of the best footballers aound, possessing the ability to pick up a game by the scruff of the neck and win it for his side. This was clearly shown by his Man of the match performance for Barcelona when he helped them overturn a 4-0 first leg defeat to PSG and help them win 6-5 on aggregate in 2017. The Brazilian is hot property and is rumoured to be looking for a move out of France, which is sure to hand the superstar another wage increase.

The third highest-earner in women’s football is defender Wendie Renard. The towering centre-back is the captain of Lyon and France and is regarded one of the best in the world. Being able to quickly stop her opponent and instantly fuel an attack from deep, Renard earns a substantial fee compared to her teammates but it is still a fraction of what a male equivalent is taking home.