South America is home to some of the best generational talents in world football. Argentina and Brazil are two of the most famous international football teams. Players like Pele and Maradona represented these countries and now Messi and Neymar are the flagbearers of these South American nations.
Let’s have a look at the top 10 highest paid footballers in South America in 2022.
Top 10 highest paid footballers in South America in 2022
10. Josef Martinez
Nationality: Venezuela
Annual Salary: €3,217,800
9. Andre Carillo
Nationality: Peru
Annual Salary: €3,813,688
8. Felipe Caicedo
Nationality: Ecuador
Annual Salary: €4,111,633
7. Hirving Lozano
Nationality: Mexico
Annual Salary: €7,150,666
6. Juan Cuadrado
Nationality: Colombia
Annual Salary: €9,712,987
5. Darwin Nunez
Nationality: Uruguay
Annual Salary: €10,691,620
4. Alexis Sanchez
Nationality: Chile
Annual Salary: €11,143,151
3. Keylor Navas
Nationality: Costa Rica
Annual Salary: €12,513,665
2. Neymar Jr
Nationality: Brazil
Annual Salary: €51,186,848
1. Lionel Messi
Nationality: Argentina
Annual Salary: €59,588,880
