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.
5. 4. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
Money per sponsored post: £233,390 | Getty Images
6. 3. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)
Money per sponsored post: £277,168 | AFP via Getty Images
7. 2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami)
Money per sponsored post: £1,239,099 | Getty Images
8. 1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)
Money per sponsored post: £1,537,110 | AFP via Getty Images