The salaries of the highest-paid female soccer players in the world: here’s how much the most famous players earn.
Who are the highest-paid female soccer players in the world? Women’s soccer is now an established reality in the world.
In the United States, the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) has been professional since its founding in 2012; players thus earn rising salaries, along with benefits, bonuses, and sponsorships.
In England, all teams have players on professional contracts, advanced facilities, TV exposure, and sponsorships. The situation is similar to Italy in France and Spain, while in Germany the status is semi-professional.
Let’s take a look at the ranking of the highest-earning female soccer players in the world, taking a look at their salaries and those of the top Italian players.
The ranking of the highest-paid in the world
For many years, women’s soccer was considered a niche activity, deprived of the attention it deserved. This led to insufficient funding and poor professionalization, preventing players from playing full-time.
However, things have changed in recent years, and now even the best female soccer players earn salaries commensurate with their level.
Here are the 10 highest-paid female soccer players in the world.
| Footballer | Nationality | Team | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aitana Bonmati | Spain | Barcelona | $1.1 million |
| Alexia Putellas | Spain | Barcelona | $800,000 |
| Sam Kerr | Australia | Chelsea | $565,000 |
| Sophia Smith | United States | Portland | $500,000 |
| Keira Walsh | England | Barcelona | $473,000 |
| Ada Hegerberg | Norway | Lyon | $425,000 |
| Marta | Spain | Barcelona | $400,000 |
| Amandine Henry | France | Tulica | $394,000 |
| Wendie Renard | France | Lyon | $329,000 |
| Trinity Rodman | United States | Washington | $281,000 |
The highest-paid female soccer player in the world is Aitana Bonmati, Barcelona midfielder and Ballon d’Or winner.
Her salary is similar to that of a good player in men’s Serie A, Ligue 1, or LaLiga, while other women’s soccer stars earn about the same as second-division players. Consequently, the gender gap is still marked, despite improvements in recent years.
Original article published on Money.it Italy. Original title: La classifica delle calciatrici più pagate al mondo
