8. Steven Gerrard – $55 million
This one is an English footballer who plays for and captains both Premier League club Liverpool and the England national team.
Mostly of the time in his career he played in a center midfield role, but he also played as a second striker, right back and right winger.
After his debut in 1998 he was fast made captain and from there it was easy. He can brag about his 2 FA Cups, 3 League Cups, 2 Community Shields, 1 Champions League, 1 UEFA Cup and 2 Super Cups.
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