Top 10 Highest paid footballers in the world – Guess who’s #1 now?? (+Photos)

4. Gareth Bale (Real Madrid CF)

Not often do British players command a huge transfer fee, especially outside the leagues within the United Kingdom.

At the time of making this compilation, one of Wales’s key players, Gareth Bale, is the most expensive player in world football, after Real Madrid paid a mouth watering £85 million to secure his services from Tottenham Hotspur.

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Although the player’s recent performances have been criticised by both media and club fans, he has remained with the Spanish capital club, despite transfer speculation.

Bale’s present pay is put at $35 million, while his salary and match winning allowances are pegged at $25.5 million. He also rakes in $9.5 million in endorsements.