10 highest-earning female soccer players in the world

American beauty queen Alex Morgan tops the list with a salary of $450,000 a year, plus substantial income from sponsorships and endorsements.

1. Alex Morgan (USA)

The beautiful 26-year-old forward currently plays for Portland Thorns FC in the Major League Soccer (MLS). She earns €450,000 per year from the club. In addition, Alex Morgan has a substantial income from sponsorship and advertising deals. Her estimated total annual income could reach $3 million.

2. Marta Vieira (Brazil)

The Brazilian striker was voted the World's Best Player for five consecutive years. She currently holds the record for most goals scored in the Women's World Cup with 15 goals. Marta plays for FC Rosengard in Sweden and earns a salary of $400,000 a year.

3. Abby Wambach (USA)

Abby, 35 years old, has been an outstanding forward for the US national team for many years. She has participated in three World Cups and two Olympic Games with the US team, scoring 183 international goals. Abby earns $300,000 per year from playing soccer.

4. Sydney Leroux (USA)

Sydney, 25 years old, plays for the Western New York Flash in the American Women's Major League Soccer. She was also a member of the US team that won the 2015 Women's World Cup. Sydney's income from soccer is $92,500 a year.

5. Nicole Banecki (Germany)

Nicole Banecki is 26 years old and currently plays for Bayern Munich. She earns a salary of $90,000 per year.

6. Amandine Henry (France)

The 26-year-old midfielder was one of the most outstanding players for the French national team at the recent Women's World Cup. She is currently a member of Olympique Lyon and earns $70,000 per year.

7. Nilla Fischer (Sweden)

Nilla is 30 years old and plays for VfL Wolfsburg in the German women's league. She earns £67,500 a year from football.

8. Hope Solo (USA)

Hope Solo has been the number one goalkeeper for the US national team for many years. She currently plays for Seattle Reign FC and earns a salary of $65,000 per year.

9. Jonelle Filigno (Canada)

Jonelle Filigno, 24 years old, is one of the most outstanding talents in Canadian women's soccer. She currently plays for Sky Blue FC in the US league and earns $60,000 a year from soccer.

10. Laure Boulleau (France)

Laure Boulleau, 28 years old, currently plays for PSG in the French women's league. This talented left-back earns a salary of $60,000 per year.

According to Ngoi Sao Net