CAREER EARNINGS · 250
The highest career earners in football
Ranked on every season of wages we hold, across 324 clubs. Totals run to the end of the 2025/26 season.
PAID TO THESE PLAYERS £19.81bn
PLAYERS RANKED250
YEARS2014-2026
The 250 highest career earners in football
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Frequently asked questions
Who has earned the most money in football?
Cristiano Ronaldo, with £812m across 10 seasons.
How is a career total worked out?
Each season counts the wage the club paid that year, added to every other season we hold. A player who moved mid-season has that year credited to the club paying him more. Totals run to the end of the 2025/26 season.