10 Advantages Only The Top Footballers Receive
It's so much more than money.
Published for CARLSBERG MALAYSIA, 27 May 2016, 05:59 PM
So what are the top perks of being a world-class footballer?
Ten Malaysians got the chance to fly to Lyon, France during the UEFA EURO 2016 to live the life of a footballer, all thanks to Carlsberg.
Watch their journey as they receive the experience of a lifetime!
As a footballer...
Perk #1: You get paid... a LOT!
Lionel Messi is currently the highest paid footballer in the world with an annual income of €36 million. That's over RM166 million, which breaks down to RM198 a minute!
And while not all footballers are raking in huge numbers, by and large they're bringing in much more than the average Joe.
Perk #2: You get paid even MORE for endorsement deals
Gareth Bale reportedly makes €10 million (approximately RM46 million) a year with his endorsement deals.
Often, a footballer's paycheck from an endorsement is higher than their actual salary. And endorsements can come from anywhere, from clothing and razor blades to video games and fast food.
Perk #3: Your friend list includes famous celebrities
A friend to the stars, David Beckham has been spotted out with mega celebs like Tom Cruise and George Clooney, and was even invited to attend the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
You don't need to be obsessed with the entertainment world to realise it would be cool to hang out with super talented celebs.
Perk #4: You ARE a famous celebrity
Fame has it's pros and cons, but you gotta admit, it must be nice to have fans who adore you.
True fans will support their teams and players regardless of match outcomes. And that kind of love must feel awesome.
Perk #5: People give you awesome things... for free!
One of the most fun perks that footballers get to enjoy is receiving amazing swag bags for free. Companies are constantly sending the top players their latest products to use.
Perk #6: You travel the world in style
Players are constantly traveling for friendlies, personal appearances, professional events, and international competitions.
Perk #7: You always get the best seats in the house
David Beckham cheers on during the Wimbledon tennis final from his VIP box seat. No matter whether they're watching a sports match or catching a performance show, top players always get to enjoy the best views.
Perk #8: You get the full VIP treatment everywhere you go
Top players always get pampered and treated well, with many having a personal entourage to take care of the everyday mundane tasks.
Perk #9: You are wined and dined by top chefs
Eric Cantona and Lee Sharpe get the five-star treatment when celebrated Chinese chef Ken Hom whipped up his famous dishes for them.
Football stars constantly get to experience the best cuisines and never have to settle for less.
Perk #10: You get to do what you love... everyday
Doing things we actually love is usually reserved for weekends and holidays. Not so if you're a professional footballer.
Imagine being able to play on pitch at the biggest stadiums in the world, alongside talented team mates, with millions of fans cheering you on!
