6) Steven Gerrard – £42m
A player past his best and set to leave Liverpool at the end of the season, Steven Gerrard is still a huge name in British sport and makes it into sixth place with £42m.
5) Rio Ferdinand – £44m
Another ageing great, Rio Ferdinand may be in his final season as a player, but his off-the-pitch business exploits give him a fortune of £44m.
4) Andy Murray – £48m
Tennis star Andy Murray is in fourth place with an impressive £48m as he continues to establish himself as a star of his sport.
