Cameroon and Chelsea Football Club of England’s striker, Samuel Eto’o was named the richest footballer from the African continent. Eto’o’s earning is estimated at €85m (£70m), the highest among African stars. The Cameroonian is at number three in the world’s top earners in football behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi who occupied the first and second positions respectively. Eto’o was able to man the enviable position, thanks largely to the millions he earned at Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala before heading for Chelsea last summer. Not only is he the richest football player in the African continent but he is the 3rd highest paid footballer in soccer according to Goal’s experts. Could he possibly earn more or move up the ladder within the next few years if he continues to score well?
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