The World Cup’s Richest Players
You can call them The Sultans of the World Cup because they are the top-paid players in the sport and are earning millions of dollars per month. Using data compiled by BussinesWeek online here are the top earners playing at the FIFA World Cup 2006.
Ronaldinho
Income: $29.2 million
Annual salary plus bonus: $11.4 million
Other income: $17.8 million
Country: Brazil
Current club: FC Barcelona
David Beckham
Income: $22.9 million
Annual salary plus bonus: $8.1 million
Other income: $14.8 million
Country: England
Current club: Real Madrid
Ronaldo
Income: $22.1 million
Annual salary plus bonus: $8.1 million
Other income: $14 million
Country: Brazil
Current club: Real Madrid
Ljungberg cemented his international pinup status in 2003 when he became an underwear model for Calvin Klein. His ads proved to be so successful that sales of CK briefs went up by 25 percent that same year.
With his baby faced good looks and highlighted blonde hair, Torres has been setting hearts on fire across his continent since he began his pro career in 2000. This Spanish phenomenon has been seen with some of his country’s hottest women.
