The 13 richest footballers in the world Today From Forbes, Goal.com and Gobankingrate

8: Yaya Touré, Manchester City — net worth £43 million ($55 million).

Yaya Touré  was previously earning £10.4 million ($13.3 million) a year but might have had to accept a 50% pay-cut just to stay at the Etihad Stadium.

Source: The Sunday Times rich list.