Net Worth

Lionel Messi is one of the richest athletes in the world in 2015. He may not be the richest soccer player – that honor goes to Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid – but he's certainly close. And, as of 2014, Lionel Messi had the highest salary (overall earnings) of any footballer.

So exactly how much is Messi worth, and how much does he get paid?

Cristiano Ronaldo may be one of the most popular players in men’s soccer, but surprisingly he is not the highest paid. His rival, however, is.