The Sunday Times Rich List has released the top 10 wealthiest English football players, with Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford claiming the number one spot.
The top 10 richest English football players are as follows: Rashford at number 1, with Maguire in 10th place.
According to the list, Marcus Rashford is estimated to have a net worth of £65 million. He earns £10.4 million in annual wages from Manchester United, making him the club's seventh highest-paid star. Rashford also earns a significant amount from endorsements and has ventured into business investments.
In the upcoming period, Rashford's earnings at Old Trafford will significantly increase as the 25-year-old forward signs a new contract with the club. He will receive a weekly wage of £375,000, the highest at Old Trafford. Sitting in second place on the top 10 list is versatile forward Raheem Sterling of Chelsea, with an estimated wealth of £61 million. In addition to his £325,000-per-week salary, the Chelsea midfielder earns substantial income from endorsement deals and profits from a real estate company he co-owns with his fiancée, Paige Milian.
In third place is Tottenham's striker Harry Kane. The estimated wealth of the Tottenham star is £51 million. Apart from his £10.4 million annual salary at Spurs, the 29-year-old player earns significant income from endorsement deals, most notably with Nike. Kane also owns a portfolio of valuable real estate worth around £13 million.
Jordan Pickford and Luke Shaw complete the top five. Everton goalkeeper Pickford has a disclosed net worth of £36 million. Pickford earns £5 million per year at Everton and also receives substantial advertising income from his contracts with Puma and Nike. The 29-year-old player and his wife Megan own a £2.1 million mansion in Knutsford, Cheshire.
Meanwhile, Luke Shaw is estimated to have a net worth of around £32 million. He currently earns £150,000 per week at Manchester United, equivalent to £7.8 million per year, excluding bonuses. The remaining five names in the top 10 include Kyle Walker (£27 million), Jordan Henderson (£23 million), Mason Mount (£20 million), Jack Grealish (£20 million), and Harry Maguire (£20 million).
