TOP 50 RICHEST FOOTBALLERS...45

The Italian shot stopper comes in at number of the top fifty  richest players.
                                             GIANLUIGI"GIGI" BUFFON
                                             

Gigi as he is fondly called is Italy's first choice goalkeeper, he has been the number one for over ten years having kept the post as far back as 1997 when he came in to replace then number one choice Gianluca Pagliuca. All through his professional career, he has played for only two teams namely Parma and Juventus. with the two teams, he has won several Italian titles, a Euro cup and a world cup. At thirty five and with an imposing stature of 6'3(1.91m), he still remains fit for Italy's number one spot.
                                                     

NETWORTH: goal.com values gigi at 17million pounds to place him at number 45.