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Teen Star Lamine Yamal Earns 100 Times More Than Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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Moneycontrol•09-10-2026, 19:36
Teen Star Lamine Yamal Earns 100 Times More Than Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- •FC Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal earns an estimated 43 million dollars a year, ranking among the world's top-paid footballers.
- •Yamal's annual earnings include 33 million dollars from on-field contracts and 10 million dollars from brand endorsements.
- •Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was acquired by Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore at the IPL mega auction.
- •Sooryavanshi's combined IPL earnings reached over Rs 2.50 crore including match fees and individual performance awards.
- •The comparison focuses strictly on club and franchise earnings, excluding international match payments for both players.
Key Questions Answered
According to Forbes, Lamine Yamal earns an estimated $43 million annually, placing him among the top 10 highest-paid footballers globally. This includes $33 million from on-field play with FC Barcelona and $10 million from endorsements.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was acquired by the Rajasthan Royals for Rs 1.10 crore at the IPL mega auction. This base retainer remained consistent across the 2025 and 2026 seasons.
In addition to his Rs 1.10 crore base retainer, Sooryavanshi earned match fees and cash rewards for individual match awards, taking his total IPL 2026 earnings past Rs 2.50 crore. His total income was further boosted by individual honours such as the Orange Cap and Most Valuable Player.
