Samuel Eto’o’s financial status is nothing short of impressive, as he finds himself among the wealthiest footballers globally. According to a ranking compiled by Goal.com, the Cameroonian striker, who recently scored against Tottenham in the Premier League, holds the third position with assets estimated at 85 million euros.
Eto’o shares the podium with Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads the list with assets totaling 148 million euros, followed closely by Lionel Messi with 146 million euros. Wayne Rooney of Manchester United and Kaka of AC Milan round out the top five with 84 million euros and 82 million euros, respectively.
The study takes into account various sources of income, including salaries and advertising contracts. Other notable names on the list include Neymar, Ronaldinho, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Gianluigi Buffon, and Thierry Henry, each contributing to the elite group of football’s wealthiest individuals.