Yaya Toure. (Photo: www.howwe.biz)
#1 Yaya Toure- $15,000,000 (Manchester City FC)
The Ivorian central midfielder currently plays for Manchester City where he earns $15 million a year. Before joining Manchester City, the 32-year old had a very successful career at Barcelona. He is also a top player on the Ivorian national soccer team. Apart from his salary, Yaya earns additional $2.5 million every year in form of image rights compensation and another $1.3 million a year as bonus every time Manchester City qualifies for Champions league.
