6. Yaya Toure- $70 million
Gnégnéri Yaya Touré aka Yaya Toure is an Ivorian professional footballer. He plays for English club Manchester City and the Ivory Coast National Team as a midfielder.
By combining passing ability and physical power with technique he is known to be a versatile player and one of the best in the area.
His career began when he aspired to be a striker during his youth. He played centre back for FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League Final in 2009.
Voted African Footballer of the Year for 2011, 2012 and 2013, Yaya Toure net worth is estimated around $70 million.