Michael Essien ranked ahead of Asamoah Gyan in latest Top 10 richest African Players

Asamoah Gyan and Michael Essien have been named in the Top 10 Richest African Players in a list released by South Africa-based football website, Soccerladuma.

Cameroonian legend Samuel Eto’o topped the list with an estimated worth of $140 million.

The South African-based football website ranked the top 10 richest players of the African continent and the list includes the two Ghanaian legends.

Essien has been ranked ahead of Asamoah Gyan with an estimated net worth of $32 million. Essien had a good time in Lyon before later joining Chelsea with a number of fantastic performances in Europe.

Gyan, according to the publication has a net worth of $30 million. He has had an impressive career with clubs including Udinese, Stade Rennes, Sunderland, Al Ain among others.

Below is the full list.

10. Asamoah Gyan   $30 million
11. Michael Essien    $32 million
12. Aubameyang        $35 million
13. Sadio Mane           $38 million
14. John Obi Mikel    $43 million
15. Salah                       $48 million
16. Adebayor                $50 million
17. Yaya Toure             $80 million
18. Didier Drogba        $98 million
19. Samuel Eto’o           $140 million