Number 10: DIDIER DROGBA Didier Drogba.

Current wealth 15 Million The 10th wealthiest footballer on my list is Ivorian Striker Didier Drogba. Drogba has had an impressive career so far and has been signed for by one of the leading premiership clubs CHEALSEA FC. He earns a whopping £120,000 each week! (The credit crunch obviously didn't happen in Chelsea then). His club Chelsea is currently owned by Russian Oil Tycoon Roman abramovic. Who himself is worth billions.

Number 9:JOHN TERRY

John Terry. Current wealth 17 million Coming in at 9th place is another exclusive CHELSEA FC Player, defender John Terry is currently the Skipper (team captain) for Chelsea and also makes regular appearances on the ENGLAND squad. This Londoner is also another high earner topping a massive £135,000 per week. He has played against some of the top players in his league and has a very good football reputation. Now at only aged 28 that is something we can all be truly envious of.

Number 8: CRISTIANO RONALDO
In 8th Place is my personal favourite, Its Manchester United’s Winger and highest premiership goal scorer Cristiano Ronaldo. This Portuguese football genius currently occupies the grounds at Old Trafford and was transferred for £54 million back in July 2007. He currently earns a huge £180,000 per week and has been named Player of the Year back in 2008. It is said that he is to remain at Manchester United for the foreseeable future.

Number 7: STEVEN GERRARD
Worthy of the number 7 spot is Liverpudlian Steven Gerrard, who currently plays for Premier League team Liverpool based at Anfield. With their famous slogan "You will never walk alone", he certainly won’t be walking alone as he has an earning of £120,000 a week. He is one of Liverpool's top paid players and their most loyal as he has remained at Anfield since he made his professional debut back in 1998. He made his international debut in 2000; this midfielder isn't short of a bob or two.

Number 6: MICHAEL BALLACK and FRANK LAMPARD
In at Joint number 6 are both Chelsea Players. Michael Ballack and Frank Lampard Who are both topping wages of over £110,000 each week. Lampard who plays in midfield for the club is Chelsea’s most active top goal scorer topping over 121 goals for the team, he also sports the number 8 shirt. Ballack the German midfielder is the current captain for the German national team and sports the number 13 shirt. These two are worth a small fortune between themselves.

Number 5: RYAN GIGGS Ryan Giggs.
Current wealth 23 million In at number 5 the halfway mark is Welsh Manchester United Winger Ryan Giggs. Giggs currently host numerous football awards including the only person to have scored in every premier league season he has played, and has been awarded an OBE by the queen. he truly is a united veteran making his mark on English football mainly during the 1990s. With an impressive appearance record of over 750 games for united he truly deserves the £140,000 salary he earn on a weekly basis. Giggs is said to be come a coach after retiring from football. TRUE FOOTBALL LEGEND.

Number 4: SOL CAMPBELL, ROBBIE FOWLER and RIO FERDINAND.
Sol Campbell, Robbie Fowler and Rio Ferdinand. Current wealth 28 million At Number for we have a 3 way tie between Sol Campbell, Rio Ferdinand and ex- footballer Robbie Fowler. Sol Campbell, who currently plays for Portsmouth Previously played for Tottenham Hotspurs where he spent 9 years on their squad, and the only player to represent England 6 consecutive times in major tournaments. Rio Ferdinand currently plays in defense for Manchester United and was snapped up for a massive 30 million transfer fee, he is also the current vice-captain for the England squad. Robbie Fowler is currently a free agent but has played for the likes of Liverpool FC and Manchester City. These football whizz-kids earn around £120,000 per week.

Number 3: WAYNE ROONEY Wayne Rooney.
Current wealth 35 million At my 3rd spot is the legend that is Wayne Rooney. Rooney currently plays as a forward for Manchester United. Rooney made his professional debut back in 2002 and played for Everton FC, he was transferred to united for 26 million. He made his England debut in 2003 and also earned the title for youngest goal scorer. at 23 a £100,000 is more than just pocket money.

Number 2: MICHAEL OWEN Michael Owen.
Current wealth 40 million In 2nd place on the Rich-ter Scale is Newcastle United Forward Michael Owen. Owen is the 4th highest goal scorer for the England squad and has sported shirts for the likes of Liverpool FC and Real Madrid who bought him for 8 million back in 2004. He now earns a valuable £120,000 per week. He made his England debut in 1998 and was named youngest player and goal scorer around that time. in my eyes Owen deserves the number 2 spot.

Number 1: DAVID BECKHAM David Beckham.

Current wealth 125 million So here it is! The official richest footballer in the world is Sir David Beckham. David Beckham started his dazzling career playing for Manchester united back in the 1990s; he has sported shirts for Real Madrid and his current club LA Galaxy. He has got his fingers in all sorts of pies including ads for Gillette, Adidas and Armani and is married to famous ex Spice Girl Victoria Beckham. he currently earns over £120,000 per week, that's not including all his other slices of pie. He was given the name "Golden-balls" and has been known to have a choice of wacky haircuts. He has also had a cameo appearance in the film GOAL. He truly is the richest footballer alive.