No.1 Samuel Eto'o

After he's moved from Inter Milan to FC Anzhi Makhachkala he becomes the highest paid footballers in History. Etoo will earn £ 17.9 million a year after tax for a 3 year deal.

No.2 Cristiano Ronaldo

He advertised for big names such as Coca-Cola, Nike, Armani and many more that improves his total earning per year. But his salary at Real Madrid is about £11 millions in year that bring him to second place on list of highest paid football players in Europe.

No.3 Lionel Messi

The little guy, but with gifted skills in football at moment he is the best player in World. However, his salary whit Barcelona per year, it's about £9 million in dollars ($16million). But, his total earning in year is more because of deals with PepsiCo, Adidas, etc.

No.4 Wayne Rooney

After handed a transfer request and afraid to quit Old Trafford, Manchester United improved his salary annually around £8 million in dollars (15 Millions).

No.5 Ricardo Kaka

The Brazilian Super star, He moved from AC Milan to Real Madrid had enhanced his annually salary at £7 millions in dollars (13millions).