Football players in the Russian Premier League receive incomes comparable to players of Western countries, but unlike them our clubs do not win large trophies for many years. The last European title for the country brought "Zenith", which in 2008 won the UEFA Cup (now the League of Europe). Since then, this club dreams of winning and invests in football players a lot of money, but the result is not. The most highly paid player in Russia is the midfielder of FC "Zenit" Argentinian Leandro Paredes. In a year he earns 5 million euros, taking into account bonuses. In second place is the Croatian defender of the "Locomotive" Vedran Corluk with an income of 4.5 million euros. Three leaders led by team-mate Paredes Branislav Ivanovich Serb. Every year, he receives 4.1 million euros, according to Sports. en. At the same time, the richest Russian football player is ranked 6 positions.

They also became a player of the St. Petersburg club Artem Dzyuba. He earns up to 3.6 million euros per year. It is worth noting that the player this season disappointed the fans and coaches who sent him to "Arsenal" from Tula. It is noted that the ranking shows the net income of athletes - after paying taxes. The first place in the world in profit is taken by Argentine Lionel Messi, who is in favor of the Catalan "Barcelona". His annual income in the club exceeds 100 million euros.