Athletes bring great pride to their respective countries or teams, and one of the critical motivations they have to continue playing is the jaw-dropping money they get to earn. Soccer stars get to pursue international and professional careers, and they could make millions in a single year.

Many of them purchase the latest automobiles, gadgets, and luxurious homes. Let’s take a look at some of the biggest names in soccer people fell in love with, and let’s see how much they’re making annually. We’re sure the numbers you’ll see here might make you want to switch career paths.

Julian De Guzman – Undisclosed

Julian De Guzman is yet another player for Canada, and he was the first Canadian soccer star who made his way to the Spanish league called La Liga. In 2002, he made it into Canada’s national team, competing with them until 2016.

He also played for clubs like Deportivo La Coruña, Toronto FC, and Ottawa Fury. De Guzman remains private with anything concerning his earnings, but he could be worth around $100K-$1M. He retired in 2017, and despite getting hired as 1812 FC Barrie’s co-owner and president in 2020, he had to back out in 2021 due to a significant shift within the club.