5. Michael Essien
He is a Ghanaian midfielder who was the most expensive african footballer in history when he joined Chelsea in 2005.
The Ghanaian has achieved great success at Chelsea winning the Premier League and Champions League amongst others, and reportedly earns $5million a year.
The 34-years-old now plays for the Panathinaikos and the Ghanaian national team and has a net worth of $35 million.
Credit: Pulse.com.gh
