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In 2025, the discussion around footballers' earnings has become intense due to their ever-soaring salaries.
These elevated salaries are extensively recorded and demonstrate minimal indications of deceleration.
In January Cristiano Ronaldo signed a contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr This will result in him earning approximately £167.9 million in a year, which breaks down to about £300 per minute.
Meanwhile, Erling Haaland 's new deal with Manchester City was confirmed shortly after Ronaldo agreed to a deal paying him nearly £1 million per week for 9.5 years.
Who is the wealthiest spouse among the girlfriends or wives of global football celebrities, and what is their estimated net worth?
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Victoria Beckham: £54.2m ($70m)
Arguably the pioneer of the initial WAG phenomenon due to her connection with the ex-footballer England captain David Beckham , Victoria gained recognition as a member of the British girl group. Spice Girls .
Victoria, widely recognized as 'Posh Spice,' was a member of a band that became the highest-grossing female group ever, with hit singles like Wannabe and 2 Become 1 contributing significantly to their success.
Outside of her musical career, she managed to amass her wealth by introducing her fashion line in 2008 along with securing several sponsorship agreements.
Thanks to her famous marriage to David, the pair has teamed up with numerous well-known brands to expand their wealth.
Pilar Rubio: £45.7m ($59m)
Second on the list is Pilar Rubio, who is married to the ex-Real Madrid defender and FIFA World Cup champion Sergio Ramos.
As a TV host and journalist, Rubio gained recognition for presenting the Spanish comedy program Sé Lo Que Hicesteis from 2007 to 2009.
Rubio and Ramos initiated their partnership in September 2012, proceeded to become engaged in July 2018, and then tied the knot one year after that. Together, they share four children.
Ruiz has also boosted her wealth through modeling gigs, which have additionally allowed her to create designs for prominent fashion occasions.
Anna Lewandowska: £34.8m ($45m)
Anna Lewandowska, a skilled karate athlete, boasts an impressive collection of accolades including three World Championship medals and six European Championships medals in her chosen discipline.
Since 2013, she has been married to Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski, and they have two daughters together named Klara, who was born in May 2017, and Laura, who arrived in May 2020.
She has additionally served as a nutritionist, leading to the creation of her own food line offering healthy treats and nutritional supplements.
Following her spouse's relocation to Spain, Lewandowska has established a gym and fitness center where memberships can cost up to €200 (£168) each month.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock: £19.4m ($25m)
Another individual thrust into prominence through the music business is Leigh-Anne Pinnock, who gained recognition as a member of the renowned female band Little Mix.
Following their victory in the eighth season of The X Factor, the group achieved five number one hits in the UK Singles Chart from 2011 onwards, prior to taking a break in 2022.
Even though she shares the last name with Brentford’s present player Ethan, Leigh-Anne is not related to him at all. However, she has been dating another footballer named Andre Gray since 2016.
The couple has twin daughters who were born in August 2021, prior to getting married in Jamaica in 2023.
As an ambassador for the cosmetics brand Maybelline New York, the ex-member of Little Mix also launched her own swimwear line called In'A'Seashell.
Antonela Roccuzzo: £15.5m ($20m)
Although Antonela Roccuzzo might not be the most recognizable name on this list, she is married to Lionel Messi, who is arguably the most renowned footballer globally.
Born and raised in the Argentine city of Rosario, she first met Messi when the pair were children, with their relationship being confirmed by the pair in 2009.
They got married in 2017 and are parents to three boys.
Roccuzzo has also gained prominence as a social media influencer, amassing nearly 40 million followers on Instagram alone.
She has also collaborated with brands like Adidas and teamed up with fashion designer Stella McCartney.
Coleen Rooney: £14.7m ($19m)
Wayne Rooney, the legendary figure from Manchester United, has a spouse named Coleen who has recently regained attention after participating in "I'm a Celeb... Get Me out of Here!" last year, where she secured the runner-up position.
The pair first crossed paths at 12 years old while they were growing up in Liverpool, then started dating when they turned 16.
Their wedding was held in Portofino, Italy, in June 2008, with reports suggesting they incurred significant costs. £2.5 million for exclusive wedding details and photos provided to OK! magazine.
Together, they have four sons, and Coleen has accumulated her wealth by endorsing campaigns for brands like Littlewoods and authoring multiple books.
Becky G: £13.2m ($17m)
Among the prominent figures on the football WAGs' wealth chart, Becky G has achieved significant success as a solo performer, known for her hit singles like Shower and Mayores in both Spanish and English languages.
A five-time Latin Grammy Award nominee, Becky G, who got her stage name from her actual name Rebecca Gomez, debuted her own cosmetics brand, Treslúce Beauty, in 2021.
In 2016, she acknowledged her connection with Sebastian Lletget, who plays for FC Dallas and previously played for West Ham United as a midfielder.
Following their announcement of engagement in December 2022, Lletget had to apologize when claims surfaced in March 2023 suggesting he had been unfaithful to Gomez, describing it as a 'ten-minute lack of judgment'.
Ana Ivanovic: £13.2m ($17m)
The former tennis ace Ana Ivanovic was considered among the elite players globally during the late 2000s. She claimed victory at the 2008 French Open and accumulated a total of 12 weeks ranked as the world’s number one player over her career.
With approximately $15.5 million (£12 million) earned in prize money, she is the sole prominent athlete to appear on this list.
She comes into view due to her connection with ex-Bayern Munich and German national team midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
They started dating in 2014 and have been together for more than ten years, during which they welcomed three sons.
Edurne Garcia: £13.2m ($17m)
Edurne Garcia, commonly referred to just by her first name, has been a notable figure in her home country of Spain for nearly twenty years due to her work as a singer, actress, and TV host.
She has released seven studio albums and had several singles make it into the Spanish Top 40 as well.
Her fame in Spain also led her to meet ex-Manchester United player David de Gea, whom the club brought in from Atletico Madrid.
Together, they have a daughter named Yanay, born in March 2021, and tied the knot on the island of Menorca in July 2023.
Perrie Edwards: £11.6m ($15m)
Finishing up the list is yet another member of Little Mix who, similar to her ex-bandmate Leigh-Anne Pinnock, is in a relationship with a professional footballer.
Before that, however, Perrie Edwards was in a relationship with ex-One Direction member Zayn Malik for four years until they eventually parted ways.
Following their split in 2015, she started dating ex-Arsenal and Liverpool player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Their first child was born in August 2021, followed by their marriage in June 2022.
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