In comparison to what we had read about the (expensive) contracts with technical sponsors, the ranking of the ten players who make more from a post on social media, particularly on Instagram, is full of surprises.
Even if Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar are always on top of the podium. Let's check what sequence they're in.
1. CR7 - € 1.4 million per post
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It's not difficult to locate the former Juventus striker, who now plays for Manchester United, at the top of the ball riches rankings. Unlike the technical sponsor, CR7 is currently in first place on Instagram. Not only in the sporting world but also the world, he is ahead of star Dwayne Johnson (The Rock).
He earns an average of € 1.4 million per post in which he advertises his sponsors. Evident (hair products) and e-Campus are two new brands that have lately appeared (though it is clear that the details of the individual agreements are unknown). Furthermore, the Portuguese striker is extremely cautious when it comes to publicizing his items, the most recent of which is a perfume.
2. Lionel Messi - € 1.02 million per post
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It costs just over a million euros to publish on the Pulce profile. He has a total of 306 million Instagram followers and his clothing line. The Messi Store is a storefront where you can purchase everything Leo Messi merchandise. A strategy to begin preparing for life (and job) beyond football.
3. Neymar - 720 thousand euros per post
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This is the average figure requested by the Brazilian celebrity, who has over 170 million Instagram followers. He just donated his visage to the Facebook Gaming launch.
4. David Beckham - 312 thousand euros per post
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There is a significant difference between those on the podium and the rest of the field. The fourth player you meet is no longer active, but that doesn't matter because
Beckham is an icon of ageless flair in addition to being a football hero. Beckham, of course, has 71 million Instagram followers. Between him and Neymar, there's another outstanding athlete: LeBron James, who earns 415 million euros per post.
5. Ronaldinho - 263 thousand euros per post
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A similar remark was given to the Brazilian champion, who also left Italy wearing a Milan shirt. Dinho announces business collaborations, such as the one with MyBet88 announced in February 2021, in addition to promoting its products.
6. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - 226 thousand euros per post
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The Swedish AC Milan striker has always been one of the most sought-after figures in the advertising world, able to draw in large crowds. It's no surprise that he attempted to target the Sanremo Festival a year ago as well. In recent months, he has worked with Samsung on social media.
7. Gareth Bale - 208 thousand euros per post
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Real Madrid's Welshman has 46 million followers, and despite a few disappointing seasons in the past, he continues to enjoy high popularity and commercial appeal.
8. Mohamed Salah - 202 thousand euros per post
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The Egyptian star of Liverpool and his national side, with whom he reached the final of the African Cup of Nations last year, has announced a four-week commercial agreement with Vodafone Egypt. She has around 50 million followers on the photo-sharing social media platform.
9. Luis Suarez - 194 thousand euros per post
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The Pistolero of Atletico Madrid, who was recently spotted in a partnership with Binance, is also around the bottom of the top ten. Salah's figures are identical in terms of the cost of a post and the number of followers he has, which in his case is 43 million.
10. Sergio Aguero - 82 thousand euros per post
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You'll have to scroll through a long list of athletes to discover the 10th most paid footballer for an Instagram post. Conor Mcgregor (190,000 euros), Steph Curry (164,000 euros), and Floyd Mayweather Jr. (126 thousand). Here comes the former City and Barcelona striker, who was forced to retire in December owing to health issues.
