Cristiano Ronaldo's bank balance is to receive a massive boost following his mega-money move to Saudi Arabia - but his wealth still lags a long way behind the richest footballer in the world. The Daily Star reports that while the Portugal and former Manchester United striker has a net worth of £425million and will reportedly earn £173 million a year with his new club, Al Nassr, that sum pales in comparison to former Leicester City and Arsenal youth star Faiq Bolkiah, who is worth a staggering £20billion.
Despite being relatively unknown in the football world, Bolkiah is the world's richest player, although, unlike Ronaldo, he hasn't amassed his wealth from his endeavours on the pitch. The 24-year-old was born into money as his dad Jefri is the brother of oil tycoon Hassanal, the Sultan of Brunei. Bolkiah's royal connections have ensured that he is a recipient of his uncle's exorbitant fortune.
Unlike his family, Bolkiah's passion lies in football. He began his career in England as a teen with spells at Southampton, Chelsea, Reading and Arsenal, before signing his first professional deal with Leicester City in 2016.
