20 Top-Earning Soccer Players

No. 1
David Beckham
Age: 33
Nationality: English
Club: Los Angeles Galaxy
Earnings (m): $48.9, 24.4 pounds, 35.7 euros

After appearing in his milestone 100th match for England, Becks marked his second season at the Galaxy's home opener with a win. Off the pitch, Beck's brain trust is making sure he benefits from the jersey and ticket sales incentives in his new contract. His Armani underwear campaign has soccer moms taking notice. His Sharpie deal makes sure he can sign all the No. 23 merchandise their kids bring to the Home Depot Center.


No. 9
Steven Gerrard
Age: 28
Nationality: English
Club: Liverpool
Earnings (m): $17.1, 8.5 pounds, 12.5 euros

While fans fantasize about a takeover of Liverpool from disliked American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett, the club's captain and native son is a rallying force keeping the Reds together. Gerrard is on pace to top his personal best of 22 goals in a season and has a contract that runs until 2011.


No. 14
Frank Lampard
Age: 30
Nationality: English
Club: Chelsea
Earnings (m): $14.8, 7.4 pounds, 10.8 euros

Scion of two famous East London footballing families, the Lampards and the Rednapps, Lampard has become the midfield lynchpin of the Chelsea team assembled by Roman Abramovich's billions, and a regular with the England national side. In 2005 he was runner-up to Ronaldinho as World and European player of the year.

- Forbes.com

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