While footballers love to do what they do best, play, they often demand big sums for their services. Mind-boggling salaries are not a new phenomenon in todays times.

Clubs often have to give in to the demands of the players and all in all, its a tricky business. Nevertheless, we have got you a list of the highest paid footballers from all around the globe.

Carlos Tevez – £615,000 per week

The Argentine’s £615,000 per week deal with Chinese club Shenhua makes him the highest paid.

Oscar – £400,000 per week

Earning an eye-watering £400,000 per week at Shanghai SIPG, the Brazilian is not far off Tevez.

Cristiano Ronaldo – £365,000 per week

The best player in the world, but not the best paid. His Real deal earns him £365,000 per week.

Lionel Messi – £365,000 per week

You don’t mention one without the other so it’s no surprise Messi’s Barca contract mirrors Ronaldo’s.

Gareth Bale – £346,000 per week

The Welshman’s deal, which runs until 2022, sees him net £346,000 per week, or £18m a year.

Hulk – £317,000 per week

Shanghai SIPG’s monthly wage bill will bring a tear to the eye with the striker on £317,000 per week.

Paul Pogba – £290,000 per week

The EPL has the highest average wage bill. Man United’s Pogba tops the list on £290,000 per week.

Neymar – £289,000 per week

Combine his £289,000 per week deal with his marketability and the Barca man stands to make a lot more.

Graziano Pelle – £260,000 per week

The Italian’s name sticks out like a sore thumb on this list. Shandong Luneng pay him £260,000 a week.

Wayne Rooney – £260,000 per week

The Man United striker’s £260,000 was once baulked at. It pales into insignificance now.