In recent years, the commercialization of football has developed rapidly, and the annual salary of players has also continued to rise. Among them, players with an annual salary of 100 million US dollars have become the focus of many people's attention.
It is worth mentioning that Argentine star Messi. As the captain of Barcelona, Messi is a favorite in modern football. According to external estimates, Messi's annual salary is as high as US$80 million to US$100 million, ranking one of the highest-paid players in football. This generous income mainly comes from its huge club contracts and numerous commercial endorsements.
Portugal star Ronaldo is also one of the players with an annual salary of over 100 million yuan. As one of the most dazzling stars in international football, Ronaldo's influence is self-evident. He plays for Real Madrid and earns an annual salary of more than US$90 million. In addition, Ronaldo has further improved his annual salary through commercial cooperation such as advertising endorsements.
Thirdly, French player Mbappe also achieved the feat of earning more than 100 million yuan a year when he was young. As the treasure of the World Cup champion French team, Mbappe's annual salary reaches US$80 million to US$90 million. His outstanding performance and potential have undoubtedly become the object of competition among major clubs, so his salary has also risen.
What is worth mentioning is China player Wu Lei. He is the first China player with an annual salary of more than 100 million US dollars. He previously played for the China football club Shanghai Hong Kong Team. Although Wu Lei's annual salary still lags behind Messi, Ronaldo and Mbappe, his results have undoubtedly established a good image for China football players on the international stage.
Players with an annual salary of 100 million US dollars are rare, and their high salaries reflect the development trend of modern football commercialization. Whether it is Messi, Ronaldo, Mbappe and Wu Lei, they have all won the love of countless fans and brands through outstanding performance and commercial cooperation, and have also injected new vitality into global football.