Clubs are not the only source of income for most top-level footballers, who get offered lucrative contracts to promote a certain brand. Here are the top 10 players according to the money they earn from their boots manufacturers.
10. Wayne Rooney
Nike - 1.7 million euros a year
9. Sergio Aguero
Puma - 1,7 million euros a year
8. Lionel Messi
Adidas - 2,83 million euros a year.
7. Marco Verratti
Nike - 3,05 million euros a year.
6. Paul Pogba
Adidas - 3,5 million euros a year.
5. Mesut Özil
Adidas - 4,2 million euros a year.
4. Cesc Fabregas
Puma - 4,52 million euros a year
3. Gareth Bale
Adidas - 4,64 million euros a year.
2. Mario Ballotelli
Puma - 5,77 million euros a year.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Nike - 7,01 million euros a year.