Forbes has released the list of the top 10 highest-earning players in this year’s Women’s World Cup, with 9 players coming from the US women’s national team. However, no Chinese players made the list. Nevertheless, the government and enterprises have been increasingly supporting Chinese women’s football in recent years, and the income levels of female football players are gradually improving.
The specific list is as follows:
1. Alex Morgan – $7.1 million
On-field earnings: $800,000 Off-field earnings: $6.3 million
Nationality: USA
Position: Forward
Age: 34
2. Megan Rapinoe – $7 million
On-field earnings: $700,000 Off-field earnings: $6.3 million
Nationality: USA
Position: Forward
Age: 38
3. Putellas – $4 million
On-field earnings: $800,000 Off-field earnings: $3.2 million
Nationality: Spain
Position: Midfielder
Age: 29
4. Trinity Rodman – $2.3 million
On-field earnings: $800,000 Off-field earnings: $1.5 million
Nationality: USA
Position: Forward
Age: 21
5. Crystal Dunn – $2 million
On-field earnings: $700,000 Off-field earnings: $1.3 million
Nationality: USA
Position: Defender
Age: 31
5. Julie Ertz – $2 million
On-field earnings: $700,000 Off-field earnings: $1.3 million
Nationality: USA
Position: Midfielder
Age: 31
5. Sophia Smith – $2 million
On-field earnings: $800,000 Off-field earnings: $1.2 million
Nationality: USA
Position: Forward
Age: 22
8. Lindsey Horan – $1.5 million
On-field earnings: $900,000 Off-field earnings: $600,000
Nationality: USA
Position: Midfielder
Age: 29
9. Rose Lavelle – $1.4 million
On-field earnings: $800,000 Off-field earnings: $600,000
Nationality: USA
Position: Midfielder
Age: 28
10. Sofia Huerta – $1.3 million
On-field earnings: $800,000 Off-field earnings: $500,000
Nationality: USA
Position: Defender
Age: 30
