Roo’s in the money? Wayne Rooney tops Premier League rich list

Posted Thursday, December 12, 2013 by Dailystar.co.uk

MINTED Wayne Rooney has topped the latest rich list of English-born Premier League stars.

WEALTH INSURANCE: Wayne Rooney tops rich list

The Manchester United striker, 28, is worth a whopping £45million, according to the poll by Wealth-X.

Despite hinting several times he wants a move away from Old Trafford, the hitman is pocketing more than any of his fellow countrymen.

Roo’s in the money? Wayne Rooney tops Premier League rich list
ROLLING IN IT: Ferdinand has amassed a fortune

The former Everton star rakes in around £250,000 a week in wages and also trousers a fortune through deals with Nike and book publisher HarperCollins.

Second on the list is Rooney’s Red Devils team-mate Rio Ferdinand, 35, who has enjoyed a long career that has seen him twice break the transfer record.

Worth £37million, Ferdinand also has other business ventures off the pitch, including the plush Rosso restaurant in Manchester.

Roo’s in the money? Wayne Rooney tops Premier League rich list
RAKING IT IN: Frank Lampard is worth a few bob

Third on the list is Chelsea’s Frank Lampard, 35, who is worth £31million.

Next comes Blues captain John Terry and current England and Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard, 33, who have £29million.Joe Cole, 32, Ashley Cole, 32, Michael Carrick, 32, Ashley Young, 28, and James Milner, 27, make up the rest of the top 10.

Premier League champions United boast the wealthiest stars with their highest-earning 10 players worth more than £110million in total.