This year’s France Football list sees a familiar favourite sitting at the top of the money making tree.

Earnings are based on combined earnings from sponsorship, advertising, image rights and club salaries.

20. Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) €12m

19 Dario Conca (Guangzhou Evergrande) €12.1m

18. Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus) €12.4m

17. Didier Drogba (Galatasaray) €12.6m

16. Iker Casillas (Real Madrid) €12.7m