Using their annual salaries as a benchmark, the highest-paid players in 2022 have been identified.

After the 2022 summer transfer window closed a few days ago, Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain is now the highest-paid football player in the world.

Mbappe currently makes $125 million at PSG, claims Sportskeeda.

The World Cup champion of France has a $113 million advantage over Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United, who is ranked second.

The ten footballers who earn the most money worldwide are listed below:

10. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid) – $27.5 million

9. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) – $29 million

8. Raheem Sterling (Chelsea) – $29.4 million

7. Andres Iniesta (Vissel Kobe) – $30 million

6. Eden Hazard (Real Madrid) – $31.1 million

5. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – $39.5 million

4. Neymar Jr. (Paris Saint-Germain) – $91 million

3. Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain) – $110 million

2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – $113 million

1. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain) – $125 million