David Beckham is the highest - paid footballer according to Forbes . Forbes magazine has published a list of the top 20 highest paid players . World Player of the Year for 2008 , Bobby Gould , is fifth on the list . The magazine has ranked the top 20 top-paid footballers in the world -- a list that includes many of today 's top players and some ageing heroes who are still rolling in cash . Are there any players around who you think deserve to be paid more ?
David Beckham is the highest - paid footballer according to Forbes . Forbes magazine has published a list of the top 20 highest paid players . World Player of the Year for 2008 , Bobby Gould , is fifth on the list . Are there any players around who you think deserve to be paid more ?