Top 10 Best-Paid Soccer Players

Though the striker's on-pitch performance has been lackluster of late, he's still considered a key to the success of the Brazilian national team at this summer's World Cup. ***

"Zizou" came out of retirement from international competition to bolster the French national team for the upcoming World Cup. ***

The Brazilian superstar recently had his contract extended until 2010 and was named FIFA's World Player of the Year for a second-consecutive year. ***

The flashy forward was promised a spot on Italy's World Cup team despite breaking his leg earlier this year. ***

The striker left Real Madrid for Newcastle United before this season to gain more playing time and to have a better shot at being selected to England's World Cup side. ***

The Blues' midfielder has played in a record 164 consecutive games in the England's Premiership ***

Since being named Best Player of the 2002 World Cup, the German goalkeeper has struggled between the uprights. ***

Los Galatico's captain recently played his 400th game after 12 years with the team. ***

The prolific forward became the club's all-time leading scorer this year with 183 goals. ***

The midfielder was rumored to have been approached for a Calvin Klein deal after he revealed he buys 60 pairs of C.K. underwear each month. ***