Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe: Net Worth and Salary Comparison

Lionel Messi is one of the best players to grace soccer. With astonishing records to his name, the Argentine finally completed soccer by winning the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. It was the only trophy that eluded him after coming close to winning it in 2014. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner finally got his hands on the trophy after Argentina beat France in the final. He also won the FIFA Golden Ball, making him the only player to win it twice.

Kylian Mbappe is another massive name in soccer. The soccer fraternity regards the 24-year-old as the next big thing. He won the World Cup with France in 2018 and is the only player in history to score four goals in the World Cup final after scoring a hat-trick against Argentina. He is slowly taking over the mantle from Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Let us take a look at the net worth, salaries, and endorsements of the PSG teammates. 

The net worth of Lionel Messi

The Argentine has played the majority of his professional soccer with Barcelona. He moved to PSG in 2021 after Barcelona wasn’t able to renew his contract for FFP reasons. His current net worth is estimated at $600 million. 

His net worth of $600 million is thanks to the enormous salary he received at Barcelona and his endorsements, along with a few investments. At Barcelona, he was the highest-paid athlete, with a total salary and incentive of $165 million when he renewed the contract in 2017. 

The net worth of Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe rose to stardom at 17 when he was at AS Monaco. His performances since then, especially in the World Cups of 2018 and 2022, are adding to the stardom of the French superstar. As of 2023, the net worth of Mbappe stands at $150 million. 

He accumulated most of his net worth via the enormous salary he is earning at PSG. In the summer of 2022, Mbappe renewed with PSG amid massive interest from Real Madrid. PSG offered him a huge salary, making him the highest-paid soccer player last year. 

Current salaries of Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe at PSG

Messi moved to PSG in 2021 on a two-year deal. The move came amid the financial woes of Barcelona, as they couldn’t afford to renew the Argentine. Till then, picked up a massive $165 million a year apart from the endorsement money. His PSG contract, as per Forbes, is worth $41 million a year net salary. In addition, he will earn a bonus and a cut of player rights, including jersey sales that will take his salary up to $75 million.

On the other hand, Mbappe peeped Messi to become the highest-paid soccer player last year when he signed a new deal with PSG. With a new contract, Mbappe earns a colossal $74 million a year. Forbes estimates Mbappe to reach $110 million in earnings at the end of the current season before taxes, with salary and bonuses.

Endorsements of Messi and Mbappe

Lionel Messi earns between $40 million to $60 million from endorsements. His major endorsement is Adidas. Adidas has sponsored the Argentine since 2006 and has a lifetime deal with the player. Other endorsements include Anheuser-Busch InBev, Cirque du Soleil, Gatorade, Hard Rock Cafe Inc., Konami, MasterCard, Ooredoo, Pepsi, Socios.com, and YPF, as per Forbes.

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On the other hand, Mbappe earns around $18 million from endorsements. His primary endorsements include Nike, Electronic Arts, Hublot, and Oakley. He is slowly climbing the net worth list and attracting sponsors with his on-field display. 

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