Footballers are among the highest paid sportsman in the world and their earnings have continued to increase as clubs offer them ever more lucrative contracts.

Sponsorships for certain individuals can, though, almost outstrip the wages they earn playing for their respective teams, and business magazine Forbes combine the two figures to come up with their list of the top-earning players.

The names included are not surprising, although their positions in the rankings will certainly be of interest to some people,

Press the next page as we list the top ten highest paid players who are currently plying their trade in professional football.