Liverpool ace Mohamed Salah has been named the fourth highest-paid footballer in 2020, according to a report by Forbes. Salah has been at the epicenter of Liverpool’s recent success since joining the Reds from AS Roma in 2017.
The 27-year-old combined with Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino to form one of Europe’s most formidable attacking fronts, guiding Liverpool to a UEFA Champions League title, a UEFA Super Cup, and a FIFA Club World Cup.
In addition, Liverpool were pitted to win their first English Premier League title in over a decade until the recent coronavirus pandemic.
In a recent report by Forbes, Salah was placed among the highest-paid athletes in the world ranked at 35th place with earnings amounting to $35.1m.
The report adds that the Egyptian’s earnings consist of his $23.1m salary and $12m that he takes in via endorsements.
Swiss tennis player, Roger Federer, topped the list with a whopping $106m followed by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi at second and third place respectively.
Forbes’ top 10 highest paid footballers:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – $105m (2nd overall)
2. Lionel Messi – $104m (3rd overall)
3. Neymar – $95.5m (4th overall)
4. Mo Salah – $35.1m (34th overall)
5. Kylian Mbappe – $33.8m (36th overall)
6. Andreas Iniesta – $29.6m (46th overall)
7. Mesut Ozil – $28.7m (49th overall)
8. Paul Pogba – $28.5m (50th overall)
9. Oscar – $27.5m (56th overall)
10. Antoine Griezmann – $26.7m (60th overall)
