As of the latest available information, Samuel Eto’o is reported to be the highest-paid football player globally, earning 20 million euros annually with Anzhi Makhachkala. Yaya Touré, another African player from Manchester City, is ranked second among Africans in the top 10, securing the 4th position globally with an annual salary of 18.3 million euros. Additionally, Didier Drogba, the captain of the Ivory Coast national team, is the 6th highest-earning player worldwide, receiving an annual salary of 12 million euros. Please note that these figures may have changed as player contracts and salaries are subject to negotiations and adjustments over time.
3 AFRICANS IN THE TOP 10 HIGHEST PAID PLAYERS IN THE WORLD
