#8 David Luiz, Chelsea – $4.7 million
With an annual salary of $4.7 million, David Luiz Moreira Marinho, who plays for the English FC Chelsea.
Also, he is the vice-captain for the Brazil national team.
The Brazilian footballer captained Brazil for the first time on September 7, 2012, when he appeared in a game against the South Africa national football team, in Sao Paulo.
The result? A 1-0 win for Brazil.