The modern era has brought about new opportunities for athletes - especially those who play professional football - across the globe in 2024. There are plenty of ways for them to earn extra money today - and perhaps one of the most lucrative is through social media.
Today, we’ll be exploring the nine most successful footballers in terms of how much they earn on average from sponsored Instagram posts. We will be looking at superstars who play for illustrious clubs such as Barcelona, Real Madrid and Liverpool - who do you think topped the list? All data for this piece has been sourced from Football’s Finest.
1. 8. Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
Money per sponsored post: £94,090 | Getty Images
2. 7. Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)
Money per sponsored post: £103,603 | Getty Images
3. 6. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid)
Money per sponsored post: £109,081 | Getty Images
4. 5. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
Money per sponsored post: £158,160 | Getty Images