The World Richest Footballer's List

David Beckham has been knocked off the top of the list of football's highest earners, with Barcelona's star player Lionel Messi now the best-paid player in the game. 

The annual survey, conducted by France Football magazine, estimates Messi's earnings at £29.6 million, £2.3m ahead of Beckham.

The Englishman - who is currently out with a long-term injury - remains in second place on the list, just £100,000 ahead of Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo.

Messi's salary is made up of a £9m basic wage, £3.6m in bonuses and a further £17.1m in personal endorsements. The Argentine has deals with companies including Adidas, Pepsi and Gillette.

The top English-based played is Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez, who comes in seventh with £13.8m, while Chelsea's Frank Lampard is ninth on £12.7m

Internazionale boss Jose Mourinho is the best paid manager in the game with £11.7m, just ahead of Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini on £10.8m.

Top-earning players in football:

1. Lionel Messi (Barcelona) €33m

2. David Beckham (LA Galaxy) €31.5m

3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) €29.2m

4. Samuel Eto’o (Anzhi) €23.3m

5. Wayne Rooney (Man United) €20.6m

6. Sergio Aguero (Man City) €18.8m

7. Yaya Toure (Man City) €17.6m

8. Fernando Torres (Chelsea) €16.7m

9. Kaka (Real Madrid) €15.5m

10. Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich) €14.3m

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