David Beckham, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are among the richest footballers of all time, but so is a Brazilian whose successful investments off the field have earned him a place in the top 10! SLInt MORE:
Wealthy GorillaWith the beautiful game being one of the most-watched sports in the world, it is no surprise that several of its most high-profile ambassadors earn enough money to last more than one lifetime.
It is believed the ex-Manchester United, Real Madrid and LA Galaxy midfielder has a net worth of roughly $450 million , a figure achieved through the power of becoming arguably the sport's most famous celebrity in the early 2000s. In at fifth place is ex-Brazil international Alexandre Pato, whose riches are reported to come from smart property investments. Once considered among the best young footballers in the world, injuries hampered the striker's development, which left him unable to grow his profile in the game.
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