8. Eden Hazard ($22 million)
Good look combined with great skills equals tons of endorsement deals. Eden Hazard has not just one, or two, but three major sponsors. They are Nike, Topps, and Lotus Bakeries.
When he joined Chelsea in 2012, all eyes were on him. Every one turned around to see the soccer player whose name literally means danger. With a total of 42 goals in the domestic league with The Blues so far, he has definitely proven himself as a danger to the opponents.
The Belgium attacking midfielder or winger is currently being paid $18 million per year by the London club. Aside of that, he also earns additional annual $4 million from endorsement deals. That is a sweet $22 million goes right into his pocket.
Hazard can just focus on his performance on field without worrying about his contract at least until 2020. That is how long his contract with Chelsea will last. And who knows if the club will offer more extension.
