The 10 Richest Footballers Aged 25 and Under in 2025
As of April 10, 2025, football’s young stars are raking in fortunes, blending massive salaries with high-profile endorsements. This list ranks the top 10 richest players aged 25 or younger (born on or after April 11, 1999), using net worth ranges from the original source and showcasing their upper-end figures for clarity. Here’s who’s leading the pack.
1. Erling Haaland – $95-130 Million
- Born: July 21, 2000 (24 years old)
- Country: Norway
- Topping the charts with $95-130 million, Haaland’s £375,000 weekly Manchester City salary and Nike/Dolce & Gabbana deals set him apart.
2. Vinicius Jr – $62-68 Million
- Born: July 12, 2000 (24 years old)
- Country: Brazil
- Real Madrid’s flair king has $62-68 million, fueled by a £200,000+ weekly wage and partnerships with Nike and Gaga Milano.
3. Jude Bellingham – $57-62 Million
- Born: June 29, 2003 (21 years old)
- Country: United Kingdom
- At 21, Bellingham’s $57-62 million reflects his £220,000 weekly Real Madrid pay and Adidas sponsorship.
4. Rodrygo Goes – $52-58 Million
- Born: January 9, 2001 (24 years old)
- Country: Brazil
- Rodrygo’s $52-58 million comes from a £150,000 weekly Real Madrid salary and Nike endorsements.
5. Phil Foden – $32-38.4 Million
- Born: May 28, 2000 (24 years old)
- Country: United Kingdom
- Foden’s $32-38.4 million is driven by a £200,000 weekly Manchester City wage and Puma deals.
6. Bukayo Saka – $36 Million
- Born: September 5, 2001 (23 years old)
- Country: England
- Saka’s flat $36 million net worth ties to his £195,000 weekly Arsenal contract and New Balance/Call of Duty tie-ins.
7. Jadon Sancho – $25-40 Million
- Born: March 25, 2000 (25 years old)
- Country: United Kingdom
- Sancho’s $25-40 million reflects his £350,000 weekly Manchester United pay (now on loan at Chelsea) and Nike backing.
8. Pedri – $20-30 Million
- Born: November 25, 2002 (22 years old)
- Country: Spain
- Barcelona’s Pedri holds $20-30 million, with a £150,000 weekly wage and Adidas support.
9. Alexander Isak – $22 Million
- Born: September 21, 1999 (25 years old)
- Country: Sweden
- Isak’s $22 million comes from a £120,000 weekly Newcastle salary and Puma endorsements.
10. Jamal Musiala – $15-20 Million
- Born: February 26, 2003 (22 years old)
- Country: Germany
- Musiala’s $15-20 million rounds out the list, backed by a £100,000 weekly Bayern Munich wage and Nike deals.
Wealth of the Young Guns
These 25-and-under stars highlight football’s financial boom. Haaland’s $95-130 million range towers over Vinicius Jr’s $62-68 million, while Sancho’s $25-40 million keeps him in the top tier despite career shifts. Most net worths come as ranges—like Foden’s $32-38.4 million or Pedri’s $20-30 million—reflecting estimates of salaries (often £100,000+ weekly) and brand deals with Nike, Adidas, and more.