Top 10 richest footballers playing in this World Cup

Worlds biggest football carnival is about to begin in Brazil where each and every footballer craves to make his mark in the history. As we will be absorbed in the thrills and chills of one-month extravaganza, here let us see the top 10 richest football players playing in this World Cup.[Salaries and endorsements (as given in Forbes list) of the footballers in 2013 has been considered in compiling this list.]

#10 David Silva (Spain)

Spain’s David Silva salary and endorsements reached up to $16 million in 2013. David Silva is expected to earn $15 million from his salary alone from Manchester City.

After his wonderful season with his club, Silva will play a major role in his country’s World Cup campaign along with other Spanish stalwarts like Xavi and Iniesta.