Athletes bring great pride to their respective countries or teams, and one of the critical motivations they have to continue playing is the jaw-dropping money they get to earn. Soccer stars get to pursue international and professional careers, and they could make millions in a single year.

Many of them purchase the latest automobiles, gadgets, and luxurious homes. Let's take a look at some of the biggest names in soccer people fell in love with, and let's see how much they're making annually. We're sure the numbers you'll see here might make you want to switch career paths.

Julian De Guzman - Undisclosed

Julian De Guzman is yet another player for Canada, and he was the first Canadian soccer star who made his way to the Spanish league called La Liga. In 2002, he made it into Canada's national team, competing with them until 2016.

He also played for clubs like Deportivo La Coruña, Toronto FC, and Ottawa Fury. De Guzman remains private with anything concerning his earnings, but he could be worth around $100K-$1M. He retired in 2017, and despite getting hired as 1812 FC Barrie's co-owner and president in 2020, he had to back out in 2021 due to a significant shift within the club.

Scott Arfield - $7.4 Million

It's not surprising to find out that Scott Arfield is worth a whopping $7.4 million because sources estimate that his annual salary reaches around $1.1 million. He's originally from Scotland, but he became part of the Canadian national team in 2016.

He also became their captain, and it wasn't a tough job for him since he also captained the Rangers  Scottish Premiership club. Arfield's contract with the Rangers began in 2018, and it will last until 2022. It's still unclear if he plans to extend or transfer to another club.

Craig Forrest - $6 Million

Craig Forrest's soccer career took off once he joined Ipswich Town in 1985. He was mainly a goalkeeper, and he got loaned to Colchester United and Chelsea at one point. For his international career, he was a member of Canada's national team from 1988 until 2002.

His career might've gotten tiring at one point, but it was all worth it in the end since he grew his fortune to about $6 million. Forrest didn't turn his back on the sport even after his retirement, for he decided to pursue a career as a sports analyst and broadcaster for Rogers Sportsnet.

Randy Samuel - $5 Million

Randy Samuel had a 14-year career with the Candian national team, and he made history with his 82 international caps. It was the best record for a team member at that time, but Paul Stalteri eventually surpassed him in 2010.

He never publicly disclosed his net worth, but online sources suggest that he could have a $5-million fortune. When Samuel stopped playing, he became Lobbans FC's head coach, and he also put up a soccer business in British Columbia. In 2006, he made it into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame.

Junior Hoilett - $2 Million

Although not officially confirmed, soccer player Junior Hoilett has an estimated fortune of $2 million. He was only 13 years old when he started his youth career with the Blackburn Rovers, and he later competed with the team in the Premier League.

He later transferred to teams like Queens Park Rangers and Cardiff City. In August 2021, Hoilett started a new chapter in his career after signing with the Reading soccer club. His contact with the team will only last until 2022. He represented Canada in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Patrice Bernier - $10 Million

During the early 2000s, Patrice Bernier was playing in Canada's A-league with Montreal Impact. He later competed on a collegiate level for Syracuse University. Aside from soccer, he was also good at hockey, but officials thought he wasn't tall enough to make it to the top level.

He has an estimated fortune of $10 million, but he has yet to confirm the official sum. In 2017, Bernier ended his career with Canada's national team after playing with them for 13 years. He began coaching in 2018, but announced in 2021 that he's venturing into broadcasting.

Fernando Aguiar - Estimated $1-5 Million

Fernando Aguiar spent four years playing for the Canadian national team in the '90s. He was a vital member at that time because of his skills as a defensive midfielder. It's not secret that he was making money consistently, and sources estimate him to be worth around $1-5 million today.

Aside from being a Canadian citizen, he also has a Portuguese citizenship, but he joined team Canada since he grew up there. What's ironic is that Aguiar's first match with the team during the SkyDome Cup in 1995 was against Portugal. In 2013, he made a brief comeback and played for Pedrouços A.C.

Atiba Hutchinson - Approx. $6 Million

Atiba Hutchinson joins the long list of professional athletes who don't want to disclose how big their bank accounts are. According to online sources, he could be worth as much as $6 million. He is well-known for being the captain of Canada's national team and the Beşiktaş Süper Lig club.

He is the first North American soccer player who won the Danish Super Liga Player of the Year award. Hutchinson was also the Canadian Player of the Year at one point. In 2021, his contract with Beşiktaş got extended for another year.

Daniel Fernandes - Estimated At Least $1 Million

Portuguese-Canadian soccer player Daniel Fernandes is well-traveled thanks to his career since he had matches in the United States, Germany, Spain, Romania, and Portugal. He was part of the under-20 team of Canada, but he decided to play for Portugal once he started his senior career.

He played for the Portuguese national team from 2007 until 2009. No one knows how much Fernandes has saved up in his savings account, but we're sure he's worth $1 million, at least. In 2021, he became a goalkeeper of Birkirkara F.C.

Pedro Pacheco - $1.5 Million

Pedro Pacheco, who many people call Pacheco, is a Portuguese soccer player who has an excellent track record in Segunda Liga. He played for the Santa Clara club for several years, and he made a total of 19 goals in his career.

Even if he didn't share how rich he is, he's far from becoming bankrupt, and sources estimate that he's worth around $1.5 million. Pacheco also spent four years playing for the Canadian national team, and he took home 18 caps during his four-year run with the team. He joined Rabo de Peixe in 2020.

Jonathan David - Estimated $4-6 Million

Jonathan Davis is yet another young soccer player who garnered multi-million dollar earnings despite only playing professional soccer for a couple of years. His current estimated fortune is somewhere around $4-6 million. After playing for Canada's Under-17 and Under-20 teams, he made it into its national team in 2018.

He was born in New York City and then moved to Haiti as a toddler, but he and his family ultimately settled in Ottawa, Canada, when he was six years old. In 2020, Davis started playing for the Lille soccer club.

Dwayne De Rosario - $9 Million

Dwayne De Rosario was only three years old when he started playing soccer, and he reached a professional level by the time he was 18. He spent more than a decade playing for the Canadian national team, and he's well-recognized for being their all-time leading scorer.

He has all the means to invest in a massive mansion or a luxury car because he has a fortune of $9 million. De Rosario retired in 2015, but he made a comeback in 2018 and joined MASL. He released an autobiography in 2021 titled 'DeRo: My Life.'

Jonathan Osorio - Undisclosed

Jonathan Osorio joined the Brampton Youth Soccer at ten years old, and then he began playing for Clarkson Sheridan SC five years later. In 2012, he became part of SC Toronto, but he earned his most prominent achievements once he joined Toronto FC in 2013.

He's the member who made the most appearances as of 2021. Osorio hasn't disclosed details about his wealth, but it seems like he earns enough funds to live comfortably. He also plays for Canada's national team, and he was part of the squad that competed in the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Olivier Occéan - Estimated Over $1 Million

Olivier Occéan first made waves as a soccer player during his time at Essex County College. He started playing for the Canadian national team in 2004 and stayed with them until 2012. He was also part of clubs like Lillestrøm SK, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Odd.

He has yet to disclose his wealth, but he's undoubtedly worth over one million. You won't see Occéan in action anymore because he retired. He still puts his skills to good use by working with IF Urædd as the assistant coach of their youth and primary team.

Jonathan de Guzmán - $8.5 Million

Jonathan de Guzmán was born in Canada, but he moved to the Netherlands at twelve years old and became a Dutch citizen by 2008. When he was part of the Under-21 team of the country, he achieved four caps. He then joined the senior national team in 2013 and competed with them for two years.

He was also part of Feyenoord, Villarreal, and Napoli, and all his hard work allowed him to grow an estimated fortune of $8 million. De Guzmán hasn't announced any retirement plans yet, and he even signed with a Greek soccer club called OFI in 2020.

Alex Bunbury - Estimated Over $1 Million

Alex Bunbury hasn't revealed to the public how immense his fortune in the bank is, but sources estimate that he's worth at least $1 million. He was part of Canada's Under-20 team from 1984-1985, and then he played for their national team for eleven years.

He played as a striker, and he made 15 goals in his career. Bunbury also took part in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers 30 times. After he ended his playing career in 2000, he switched to managerial roles in the soccer scene. He has been managing the Minnesota Twin Stars since 2014.

Jason de Vos - $1.5 Million

When Jason de Vos was a 15-year-old high school student, he kickstarted his professional soccer career. He initially competed in the Canadian Soccer League, and then later took part in the American Professional Soccer League. By 1997, he joined the national team of Canada.

He's pretty low-key with his spending, but sources estimate he has a $1.5 million fortune. de Vos decided to retire from his international and club career in 2008, and then he pursued a managerial career. He has been the assistant manager of the Canadian national team since 2019.

Patrick Mahomes II - $40 Million

He may not be a soccer player, but American football quarterback Patrick Mahomes II has done more than enough to place himself on the map of the world as an excellent sportsman. The four-time Pro Bowler has been with the Kansas City Chiefs since 2017, where he's won the Super Bowl championship and even became Super Bowl MVP.

While his on-field stellar performance continues to grow, he's also doing well cash-wise, with his estimated net wealth being around $40 million. The Texas Tech alum generates his income primarily from his football payment, which is $40 million yearly, and from brand promotion and endorsements.

Terry Dunfield - $1.34 Million

Terry Dunfield was a soccer player from Canada who has an estimated fortune of $1.34 million. Manchester City scouted him when he was only a teenager, and then after playing for their youth team for a year, he made it into the senior roster from 2000 until 2002.

He also had a five-year run with the national soccer team of Canada. Like many older soccer stars, Dunfield pursued coaching after his retirement. He began serving as the head coach of the Under-15 squad of Toronto FC in 2017. He's also part of One Soccer as a commentator and TSN as an analyst.

Daniel Imhof - Estimated $1-5 Million

After living in Switzerland as a baby, Daniel Imhof and his family moved to Canada when he was four years old. He developed a passion for soccer as he got older, and his youth career officially started in 1992. From 2000 until 2010, he was a member of the Canadian national team.

He reportedly took part in thirteen FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Imhof hasn't announced how wealthy he is, but reports estimate he could be worth around $1-5 million. You won't see him play anymore because he retired from soccer after his time with St. Gallen in 2012.

Samuel Piette - Estimated $1-5 Million

Another soccer player who has an estimated fortune ranging between $1-5 million is Samuel Piette. He began playing for Lionceaux de Le Gardeur at four years old, and then he joined other youth teams like FC Boisbriand, Metz, and Fortuna Düsseldorf.

He also spent time with Canada's U17, U20, and U23 teams while also making it into the country's senior national team. They included Piette in the roster for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. He has also been playing for the club called CF Montréal as a defensive midfielder since 2017.

Iain Hume - $1.5 Million

Iain Hume's soccer career started with the Tranmere Rovers. He then received a massive paycheck after moving to Leicester City in 2005. He received a bigger payout when Barnsley signed him three years later. He's undoubtedly lucky with his finances, and he's reportedly worth $1.5 million at least.

Hume hails from Edinburgh, Scotland, but he ended up joining the national team of Canada. He played for the country from 2003 until 2016. In 2020, he and his family relocated to Woodstock, Ontario, and he was Woodstock F.C. Premier Stallions' guest head coach.

Simeon Jackson - Estimated At Least $1 Million

We wonder if Simeon Jackson's salary would make everyone's jaw drop because he doesn't want to share any details about it with the public. What's sure is that he's worth at least $1 million. He grew up in Canada, but he later spent a lot of time in England for his soccer career.

He balanced playing for the Canadian national team and competing for clubs like Gillingham, Norwich City, and Walsall. As of 2021, Jackson is part of Chelmsford City, but he also got loaned to King's Lynn Town, a National League club.

Lars Hirschfeld - $1.5 Million

At the start of his soccer career, Lars Hirschfeld competed indoors. He had superb goalkeeping skills, and he saw his career taking off in the 2000s when he joined the Canadian national team and soccer clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, Rosenborg, and Vålerenga.

He is a private person, but online sources estimate he's worth around $1.5 million. Hirschfeld last played for KFUM, and officially retired by 2016. His soccer skills still generate earnings for him as of 2021 because he is FC Edmonton's goalkeeping coach. He has been teaching them his ways since 2019.

Paul Stalteri - Estimated $1-5 Million

Paul Stalteri was always fond of soccer growing up, and he loved taking up physical education when he was still a student. His youth career began in Ontario, and then he ultimately became part of the primary roster of Canada's national team in 1997.

He represented the country for thirteen years while joining clubs like Werder Bremen, Tottenham Hotspur, and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Unfortunately, he hasn't disclosed how wealthy he is, but sources estimate him to be worth around $1-5 million. Stalteri retired in 2013 and became the assistant coach of York United.

Kara Lang - $1.5 Million

Kara Long has yet to confirm her wealth status, but websites online suggest that she's worth at least $1.5 million. She joined the women's national soccer team in 2002 and played in the Olympics and FIFA World Cup.

She was only fifteen years old when she made it into the national team, making her the youngest woman who made the cut. Sadly, severe ACL and knee injuries made her retire in 2011. She attempted to make a comeback in 2013, but another ACL injury made her stop for good. Long ended up making money from her newfound job as a sports analyst.

Tomasz Radzinski - Estimated $1-5 Million

Tomasz Radzinski originally played soccer in his home country of Poland, but he later found more career opportunities when he moved to Canada. He spent a short time as part of the U23 team of Canada, but he officially made it into the senior national team in 1995.

Radzinski isn't one to show off his wealth, but he can invest in real estate and buy the newest automobiles because of his estimated fortune that ranges from $1-5 million. After he stopped playing, he spent two years as Lierse S.K.'s technical director.

John Catliff - Estimated $1-5 Million

John Catliff comes in second in the all-time highest goalscorers list of the national soccer team of Canada. He played with them from 1984 until 1994, and he made a total of nineteen goals. Before his professional career, he played soccer for Harvard College.

Catliff's exact wealth status remains undisclosed, but sources suggest he's worth around $1-5 million. His final game for Canada was against the Netherlands in 1994. He has three sons with his wife Sarah, and one of his sons plays for a youth team for the Vancouver Football Club, wherein he's also the coach. He reportedly works for Firstar Sports.

Ante Jazić - Estimated $1.5-5 Million

Many websites claim they know Ante Jazić's net worth, but you can estimate his fortune to be somewhere around $1.5-5 million since he never confirmed anything. He saw his career take off in the late '90s when he became a member of NK Hrvatski Dragovoljac.

He also joined the Canadian national team and remained on the team until 2012.  Jazić stopped playing after the 2012 season, and he became the head coach of the U-15 team of Canada. He has a gorgeous wife named Annemarie Dillard Jazić, whose family owns Dillard's.

Kaylyn Kyle - $4 Million

Kaylyn Kyle's parents were both athletes, so it didn't take too long before she fell in love with sports as well. She loved playing soccer ever since she was a teenager, and she eventually made it into the U-17 and U-20 teams of Canada in the mid-2000s.

By 2008, she became part of Canada's primary women's national soccer team, and she won the bronze at the Olympics with them in 2012. The estimated fortune Kyle possesses as of 2021 is estimated at $4 million. She's married to soccer player Harrison Heath, and they have one child together.

John Limniatis - $8 Million

After playing soccer in Greece, John Limniatis moved to Canada and had a fruitful career with the country's national team. He was with the team for a decade and scored one goal. All the hours of training paid off because he grew his fortune to about $8 million.

Limniatis is married to a woman named Mary, and they have two daughters together. Once his playing career ended in the early 2000s, he joined Montreal Impact as the assistant coach. He became their indoor head coach and director of operations, but Marc Dos Santos replaced him.

Kenny Stamatopoulos - Estimated $1-5 Million

Kyriakos Stamatopoulos and his family are from Greece, but they migrated to Ontario, Canada, when he was still a child. Ice hockey was his first sport, and he ultimately transitioned to soccer when he was thirteen years old. He joined the Canadian national team in 2001 and played with them for fifteen years.

He reportedly garnered over a million in earnings throughout his entire career, and he has an estimated fortune of $1-5 million. Stamatopoulos also had a busy club career, and the last team he was part of was AIK. Aside from being a player, he also became their head goalkeeping coach.

Nick De Santis - Estimated $1-7 Million

Soccer player Nick De Santis turned professional in the late '80s when he joined Montreal Supra and the Canadian national team. He then moved even further in his career when he played for Montreal Impact. Details about his wealth are private, but his estimated fortune is around $1-7 million.

The many years De Santis was part of Montreal Impact got him attached to the team, and he even became the team's head coach after his retirement. During his debut season as coach, he led them to win the League Championship. He stepped down from the position in 2008.

Chris Pozniak - $1.5 Million

Like Tomasz Radzinski, Chris Pozniak also migrated to Canada from Poland when he was younger. He made his professional soccer debut at eighteen years old, playing for the Toronto Lynx. He also competed with Canada's national team for about seven years.

There's no denying that his career made him a ton of money, but he doesn't want to share how rich he is publicly. What online sources claim is that he's worth around $1.5 million. Pozniak retired in 2012 and later embarked on a coaching career. He's Toronto FC II's assistant coach.

Milan Borjan - $4 Million

Milan Borjan lived in Croatia and Serbia growing up, but he and his family settled down in Ontario, Canada, by the 2000s. He officially became part of Canada's national team in 2017, and he also played for Rad, Sivasspor, and Ludogorets Razgrad.

Staying busy in his career did wonders to his fortune in the bank, and reports say he's already worth a whopping $4 million. Borjan has been playing for Red Star Belgrade since 2017, and they extended his contract until 2023. The team named him their Club Athlete of the Year.

Marcus Haber - Estimated Over $1 Million

Marcus Haber may not share how enormous his fortune grew over the years, but he's reportedly worth more than one million. His youth career took off in the mid-2000s, and he finally started playing for the Canadian national team in 2010.

He was previously part of the under-23, under-20, under-17, and under-16 teams of the country. Haber stopped representing the country by 2016, and it looks like he prefers to focus on his club career in more recent times. In 2021, he joined the Visakha soccer club of the Cambodian C-League.

Marco Bustos - $4 Million

Marco Buston was four years old when he began playing soccer regularly,  and he later enrolled in the Vancouver Whitecaps academy. There have been no reports about his exact net worth, but sources estimate he could be worth $4 million.

Buston spent three years playing for youth teams of Canada, but he joined the senior roster by 2015. He has also been making a name for himself through his club career, with Pacific FC being his newest team in 2020. He scored two goals for the team during the Canadian Premier League in 2021.

Srdjan Djekanović - Estimated $1-5 Million

Srdjan Djekanović began his soccer career in Serbia during the early 2000s, and then he later studied at the University of British Columbia in Canada. He was part of the school's soccer team, and they were the CIS National Champions in 2005.

He never made the main roster of the country's national team, but he still spent a short time with the under-20 squad. Djekanović keeps his wealth a secret, but he's estimated to be worth around $1.5 million. He doesn't play anymore, but he manages Fusion FC and the Kwantlen Eagles.

Will Johnson - $1 Million

Will Johnson's family was originally from Canada, but they moved to England and Woodridge, Illinois. By 2005, he became part of the Chicago Fire and the Canadian national team. His estimated fortune is at $1 million, but we're sure there's a high possibility he's worth way more than that.

Johnson retired from his club career and left team Canada in 2019, but he returned in 2021 and joined the Central Florida Panthers. During his time off from his soccer career, he landed a job at Margan Stanely as a financial advisor.

Josh Simpson - $4 Million

Former Canadian national team member Josh Simpson has an estimated $4 million fortune, so we bet he could buy himself anything he lays his eyes on. He competed for his country for about eight years, and he bagged 43 caps.

Before his senior career started, he played soccer for the University of Portland. His skills made his life easier because he was a soccer scholar. Simpson later played with clubs like Millwall, Manisaspor, and Young Boys. A leg injury caused him to retire, and he later became Pacific FC's president.

Davide Xausa - Estimated $1-3 Million

Davide Xausa never gave a clue on how good he is at wealth management, but sources online claim that he could be worth around $1-3 million. He was a former member of Canada's national soccer team, and played with them for four years.

One of his most prominent achievements was winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup for Canada in 2000. Xausa also played for the Inverness Caledonian Thistle, Vancouver Whitecaps, and the Vancouver Whitecaps. He stopped playing after 2012, and he chose to live a more private and quiet life.

André Hainault - Undisclosed

André Hainault is a Quebec native who spent several years in Canadian youth clubs during the 2000s, but he eventually became part of the senior national team by 2006. He also experienced competing with Montel Impact, Houston Dynamo, and VfR Aalen.

Unfortunately, he never talks about his finances with the media, so you wouldn't find a reliable source that knows his net worth. Hainault could easily be worth millions because he has been a professional player for over a decade. In 2018, he joined 1. FC Kaiserslautern as a 'stand by' player and reserves leader.

John van 't Schip - Estimated $1-5 Million

John van 't Schip caught people's attention ever since he joined the Ajax soccer club in 1981. He was a team member for 11 years, and he emerged victorious at the Eredivisie fourth time. They also won the European Cup Winners Cup and the UEFA Cup.

He's the only one who knows how much he's worth exactly, but his estimated fortune ranges from $1-$5 million. van 't Schip mostly got his earnings from his managerial/coaching jobs since the late '90s, and the most recent team he coached was the Greek national team.

Marco Carducci - Estimated $1-5 Million

Marco Carducci realized his life and bank account would change forever once he signed with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and officially turned professionals. He was part of Canadian youth teams and took part in the 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Carducci hasn't shared how immense his fortune is already, but he could be worth somewhere around $1.5 million. He achieved new heights in 2019 because they called him up to the Canadian national team to compete at CONCACAF Nations League games. It was the first-ever time a Canadian Premier League player got a call-up.

Owen Hargreaves - $1.5 Million

Owen Hargreaves was a soccer player who was part of the national team of England during the 2000s. He had superb skills as a defensive midfielder, and everyone saw how hard he was willing to work for a win. During his younger years, he played for the Calgary Foothills.

He then moved to Germany to kickstart his professional career. Hargreaves was part of clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Manchester City. He never disclosed his exact net worth, but sources estimate that he has a fortune of at least $1.5 million. He had to retire early after the 2012 season because of a series of injuries he had.

Alphonso Davies - $5.87 Million

Alphonso Davies might be younger than other players, but he could go shopping for anything he wants because he has an estimated fortune of $5.87 million. He is the first guy born in the 2000s who got to compete in Major Lague Soccer.

He became an official member of Bayern Munich in 2019, and his contract will last until 2023. Davis also played for Canada, joining their national team and clubs like Whitecaps FC 2 and Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He was supposed to represent Canada in the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2021, but he had to drop out due to an ankle injury.