What football player has earned the most money just from football?

Answer 1

It depends. Unlike most of their counterparts in the NBA and Major League Baseball, pro football players work in a realm that more closely resembles the real world.

In the NFL, getting big money requires staying on the field and producing. Those enormous contracts you read about? Only a portion of the money, usually less than half, is guaranteed.

Topping the list is Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, who, entering the last year of his contract, has met all the criteria to earn $15.8 million in 2010. Right behind Manning: Raiders defensive back Nnamdi Asomugha, who gets a guaranteed $28.6 million over the next two years, plus free agent status in 2012 if the club doesn't pay him at least $16.8 million.

Answer 2

As a salary? Wayne Rooney. Then Ronaldinho. But all the big footballers, like ronaldo and messi, get sponsored by loads of different companies and are PAYED the most. Who earns the most as a whole? Messi, then Beckham and Ronaldo.

Answer 3

Harvey knibbs and Ryan Bramley earn 1 million a week

Answer 4

Cristiano Ronaldo the highest paid footballer

Answer 5

Eto'o in weekly wages but it's messi with sponsors and wages together

Answer 6

Peyton Manning.

Answer 7

Yaya Toure 220,000 a week

Answer 8

Pele