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<strong>Alex Morgan</strong>

American soccer star Alex Morgan has been one of the most recognisable faces on the women's football scene. She joined the prestigious UC Berkeley and played for the California Golden Bears in 2007.

After graduating from college, her club career began in earnest. Morgan's first ever professional club was Western New York Flash in 2011. In that year, she helped guide the team to the Women's Professional Soccer title, playing 14 matches and scoring four goals.

A year later, when the WPS folded, owing to legal and financial issues, Alex Morgan moved to the Seattle Sounders Women's team. There, she was reunited with her national teammates, Hope Solo, Sydney Leroux, Megan Rapinoe and Stephanie Cox. However, her appearances were limited by her national duties.

She also had stints at Portland Thorns and Orlando Pride until 2017. Alex Morgan even had foreign experience when she was loaned to Ligue 1 team, Lyon in 2017. However, she returned to Orlando Pride in the following year and would remain there to this day.

Club exploits aside, Alex Morgan was far more well-known for her international heroics.

<strong>On-pitch Achievements</strong>

In 2011, Alex Morgan became the youngest player on the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-soccer-federation-claims-womens-team-is-paid-more-than-the-men/">US Women's National Team</a> roster. She scored her first World Cup goal in the semifinal against France.

In addition to that, against Japan, Alex Morgan was the first player to ever record a goal and an assist in a World Cup final. She even helped guide the USWNT to an Olympic gold in 2012, as well as the FIFA World Cup in 2015 and more recently in 2019.

<strong>Alex Morgan's Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement</strong>

In 2015, Alex Morgan and her teammate, Christine Sinclair and Steph Catley became the first female players to feature on a FIFA game, namely FIFA 16. She was also featured in FIFA 19's story mode.

She has a net worth of $3 million and has a salary of $56,000 with Orlando Pride. Morgan is also sponsored by Nike, Coca Cola Molecule and Secret.

<strong>Foundations and Charity</strong>

Alex Morgan established a soccer camp in partnership with Make-A-Wish Foundation. She was also one of the first players to join <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/juan-mata/">Juan Mata's</a> Common Goal charity. The American soccer star is also a staunch supporter of gender equality.
<table width="522">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Spouse/Partner</strong></td>
<td width="319">Servando Carrasco</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Los Angeles</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">USA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Teams</strong></td>
<td width="319">USA, West Coast FC, California Storm, Pali Blues, Western New York Flash, Seattle Sounders Women, Portland Thomas FC, Orlando Pride, Lyon</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Nike, Coca Cola, Molecule, Chapstick, Mondelez International</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Alex Morgan

<span style="font-size: 16px;">Portuguese star, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world. The Juventus striker is one of the biggest names in world football and has won the Ballon d'Or five times in his career.</span>

He started his career at Portuguese club, Sporting CP at the age of 16. He then caught the eye of Sir Alex Ferguson and transferred to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/football/premier-league-2019-20/manchester-united/">Manchester United</a>. From there, he was coaxed into joining La Liga giants Real Madrid, where he stayed for a long time. But finally, he made a move to Serie A champions, Juventus.
<h3>Cristiano Ronaldo’s Net Worth and Salary</h3>
According to Forbes, Ronaldo's net earning in 2019 is estimated to be a staggering $109 million. That insane sum puts him at No 2 in the list of the world's highest-paid athletes for 2018, behind only Floyd Mayweather. His net earnings includes $65 million which he earned in salary and winnings while his off-the-field earnings accounted to a massive sum of $44 million.

When he left Real Madrid, citing the need for a new challenge, he took a wage cut. However, Cristiano Ronaldo's 2020 salary is roughly $663,000 per week with Juventus, or roughly $35 million per year. Cristiano Ronaldo's Salary at Real Madrid was $50 million a year

<img class="alignnone wp-image-148170 size-full" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/15444294048771.jpg" alt="Cristiano Ronaldo" width="660" height="371" />
<h3><strong>On-pitch </strong><b>Achievements</b></h3>
Ronaldo joined United during the 2003-04 season and instantly made an impact. With regard to Cristiano Ronaldo's achievements, he guided the Red Devils to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/football/premier-league-2019-20/">Premier League</a> glory during the 2006-07 season and continued to rake in the laurels in the next two seasons.

During the 2009-10 season, Real Madrid found the Portuguese talisman too good to pass up and pounced straightaway. Ronaldo joined Real Madrid for a world record transfer fee at the time, of £80 million.

Naturally, he made an impact once again, guiding Los Blancos to 2nd in his first season. During the 2011-12 season, after playing bridesmaid for two straight years, Ronaldo helped Real Madrid clinch the La Liga title.

Cristiano would remain with the Spanish club for a very long time, until the 2018-19 season when he was enticed by an offer from Juventus. And Ronaldo continued to add more trophies to an already iconic cabinet. He won two more silverware with the Italian outfit as he lifted Serie A title for 2018-19 along with the same edition of Supercoppa Italiano.

He won several league titles and Champions League titles along with the Ballon d'Or five times. However, his international trophy cabinet collected cobwebs until 2016, when he guided Portugal to the Euro 2016 title. The Juventus forward also helped Portugal create history as they won the first ever edition of the Nations League. The only thing missing is the elusive FIFA World Cup.
<h3><b>Cristiano Ronaldo’s Endorsements</b></h3>
Cristiano Ronaldo signed a four-year contract with Juventus after completing a €100 million transfer. This included an additional €12 million in other fees. The transfer was the highest ever for a player over 30 years old, and the highest ever paid by an Italian club.

Ronaldo is one of few players to have a signed a lifetime deal with Nike, which is worth at $ 1 billion. The other two players to sign a similiar deal are Michael Jackson and LeBron James.

He has various endorsements deal with Electronic Arts, Altice, DAZN, Herbalife, MTG, Egyptian Steel etc, it's almost impossible to keep track of them, claims Forbes.

The Portuguese international also owns his own clothing brand know as <a href="https://www.cr7footwear.com/">CR7</a>. Ronaldo also has hotels branded under his CR7 Line through the <a href="https://www.pestanacr7.com/en">Pestano Lifestyle Hotels company</a>.
<h3><strong>Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h3>
Cristiano Ronaldo supports the likes of UNICEF, Save the Children, AIDS Still Required and World Vision among others.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">34</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Partnered with Georgina Rodríguez</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">None</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">1.87m (6 ft 2 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Teams</strong></td>
<td width="319">Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Gran Madre de Dio</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Portugal</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Electronic Arts, Altice, DAZN, Herbalife, MTG, Nike</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Agent</strong></td>
<td width="319">Jorge Mendes</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Cristiano Ronaldo

FIFA

<strong>Jurgen Klopp’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong>

German football manager, Jurgen Klopp is currently the manager of the Liverpool football team. Back in the day, Klopp was a professional player himself and played for a few clubs ending his playing career at FSV Mainz 05 before turning into a manager.

After his retirement, he became their manager succeeding Eckhard Krautzun. He went on to manage the side for eight years, guiding them to the Top 5 on four occasions, with a best finish of 3rd.

He would later join Borussia Dortmund in 2008 until 2015. Finally, he has now settled with Liverpool and continues to manage them to this day.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-76211" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Jurgen-Klopp-Borussia-Dortmund-Training-Session-xRJswOX6OUDl.jpg" alt="Jurgen Klopp" width="594" height="395" />

<strong>Achievements</strong>

Klopp often implements the tactic known as the <i>Gegenpress</i>. Over here, if a team loses possession of the ball, they immediately attempt to win back possession. This is the complete opposite of the instinct to fall back and regroup for another attack.

According to the German, a well-executed counter-pressing system can be more effective than any playmaker when it comes to creating chances.

He described it as, "The best moment to win the ball is immediately after your team just lost it. The opponent is still looking for orientation where to pass the ball. He will have taken his eyes off the game to make his tackle or interception and he will have expended energy. Both make him vulnerable"

Jurgen Klopp's salary is slated to be £7 million a year and Jurgen Klopp's net worth is around £17.6 million a year.

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<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-149855" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot-2019-03-06-at-2.47.52-AM.png" alt="" width="1034" height="534" />

<strong>Controversies</strong>

Jurgen Klopp is not a person who has been involved in many controversies. However, he has been known for his over the top celebrations, especially in his Liverpool tenure.

During a 2-1 win over Everton in January at the FA Cup, Klopp celebrated by running onto the pitch and hugging goalkeeper, Alisson. He was subsequently fined £8,000 and warned about his future conduct by the Football Association.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">51</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">Ulla Sandrock</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Liverpool</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Germany</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Clubs Managed</strong></td>
<td width="319">Mainz 05, Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Jurgen Klopp

<h3><strong>Lionel Messi</strong></h3>
Argentine striker, Lionel Messi is regarded as one of the best ever footballers of his generation. His level of skill is par excellence with that of rival, Cristiano Ronaldo. In 2019, the 32-year old was worth nearly $400 million.

It may seem hard to believe that someone who was diagnosed with a growth hormone deficiency as a child, would become a football sensation. Messi was undoubtedly saved by his athletic abilities with the ball at his feet.

Messi's career hasn't been all laurels, unfortunately. He was heavily involved in a tax fraud case in 2013.  Offshore companies in tax havens Uruguay and Belize were used to evade €4.1 million in taxes. This was in relation to sponsorship earnings between 2007 and 2009.

A company in Panama was identified as belonging to the Messi family in the Panama Papers data leak. Messi pleaded ignorance of the alleged scheme, voluntarily paid arrears of €5.1 million in August 2013.

On 6 July 2016, Messi and his father were both found guilty of tax fraud and were handed suspended 21-month prison sentences and respectively ordered to pay €1.7 million and €1.4 million in fines.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-134211" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Barcelona-transfer-news-Lionel-Messi-Neymar-981192.jpg" alt="Lionel Messi" width="590" height="350" />
<h3><strong>On-pitch </strong><b>Achievements</b></h3>
The Argentine has spent his entire club career at FC Barcelona right from 2003. He honed his skills in the Barcelona youth team before earning a promotion to the senior team at the age of 18.

Interestingly he almost left the club in 2005. As it turned out, Serie A side, Juventus wanted to get him on a loan. Their rivals, Inter Milan wanted to straight up buy him and were even willing to shell out money for his $150 million release clause. But in the end, he elected to stay with Barca.

Messi has helped Barcelona to the La Liga title on ten occasions. He has also clinched the Copa del Rey six times and the Champions League four times.

In terms of international trophies, Messi guided Argentina to the U-20 World Cup glory in 2005. In 2008, he also helped the Albiceleste to an Olympic gold.

Again, on the international scene, he is the third highest goalscorer for Argentina. He is only behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Indian striker, Sunil Chhetri.

Meanwhile, for the Blaugranes, he took the captain's armband in 2018.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-120974" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/MeSSI.jpg" alt="Messi" width="1920" height="1080" />
<h3><strong>Lionel Messi’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsement</strong></h3>
Currently the highest paid soccer player along with his impressive endorsement deals, he was ranked by Forbes as the highest-paid athlete in the world in 2019. As mentioned before, he is reportedly worth $400 million.

Messi averages an equivalent of about $35 million a year in this contract - or $646,000 a week.
<h3><strong>Foundations and Charity Work</strong></h3>
Messi has been involved in charitable efforts aimed at vulnerable children. His commitment stems from the medical difficulties he faced in his own childhood. Since 2004, he has contributed his time and finances to UNICEF. The organisation has a strong association with FC Barcelona. Messi has even served as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador since his appointment in March 2010,

Messi founded his own charitable organisation, the Leo Messi Foundation, which supports access to health care, education, and sport for children.
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<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Hieght</strong></td>
<td width="319">1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">Antonella Roccuzzo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Castelldefels</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Argentina</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Teams</strong></td>
<td width="319">Argentina, Barcelona C, Barcelona B, Barcelona</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Gatorade, Adidas, Huawei, Lay's, Mastercard, Pepsi, Hawkers, Gatorade, Ooredoo</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Lionel Messi

<strong>Pep Guardiola’s Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong>

Josep 'Pep' Guardiola is a former player-turned manager in football. Guardiola kicked off his player career with FC Barcelona as a defensive midfielder.

After his Barca stint, he moved to the Serie A to join Brescia and later AS Roma. He even played for the Spanish national team and a few friendlies for Catalonia.

When he took on a managerial role, his first assignment was the Barcelona B team in 2007. A year later, he was promoted to manager of the senior team. However, following the 2011-12 season, he took a sabbatical for a year.

But in the following year, he returned to manage Bundesliga giants, Bayern Munich. He remained with the team until the 2015-16 season.

Now, he is managing Manchester City in the Premier League and already guided them to a triumph.

<img class="alignnone wp-image-100903 size-full" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/guardiola2.jpg" alt="" width="728" height="485" />

<strong>Achievements</strong>

Under Guardiola, Barcelona became highly disciplined with more focus on possession. He also employed a disciplined and aggressive pressing style.

He often played a high defensive line with the full backs pushing high up their respective sides. <sup id="cite_ref-157" class="reference"></sup>During the 2011–12 season, Guardiola employed the 3-4-3 line-up, especially when facing two attackers.

Pep Guardiola’s salary is slated to be £15.3 million a year and Jurgen Klopp’s net worth is around £17.6 million a year.

<strong>Controversies</strong>

Like Klopp, Guardiola is another manager who avoids controversy as much as possible. However, recently he backed the introduction of VAR when it seemingly aided City's win over Watford. Guardiola is also a huge supporter of Catalonia's independence.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-94338" src="http://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015-12-20T105534Z_1_LYNXMPEBBJ09P_RTROPTP_3_SOCCER-GERMANY-CUP.jpg" alt="Guardiola" width="728" height="546" />

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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">48</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">Cristina Serra</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Manchester</td>
</tr>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Spain</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Clubs Managed</strong></td>
<td width="319">Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Manchester City</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Messi, Ronaldo and van Dijk Nominated as FIFA announce Finalists for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2019

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