Here is all you need to know about Faiq Bolkiah, the richest footballer in the world, know his age, career, family, net worth and salary
The world’s wealthiest football players bring in millions of dollars annually; a few have even accumulated fortunes in the billions. Ever thought who is the most wealthy footballer in the world?
Who is Faiq Bolkiah, net worth, salary, bio, age, father, current club, goals stats and games
Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi? None of them! With a billion-dollar net worth, Bruneian prince Faiq Bolkiah is the world’s richest football player. Here is all you need to know about the wealthiest footballer in the world.
Who is Faiq Bolkiah?
Faiq ibni Jefri Bolkiah is a professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Ratchaburi in Thai League 1 and is a member of the royal family of Brunei. He was born on May 9, 1998. Los Angeles, California, United States. The 25-year-old stands 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in). He has led the Brunei national team and played as its representative.
Who are Faiq Bolkiah’s parents?
Faiq is the nephew of the current Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and the son of Jefri Bolkiah, the Prince of Brunei.
A look at Faiq Bolkiah’s career so far
Faiq Bolkiah signed a one-year contract with the Southampton F.C. Academy in 2009 while playing for A.F.C. Newbury. After training with Reading and trying out for Arsenal, Bolkiah signed a two-year youth contract with Chelsea in the Premier League in 2014.
He signed a reported three-year professional contract with Leicester City in March 2016 following a trial with Stoke City. Additionally, in the summer of 2019, he inked a one-year contract extension.
He has also played to clubs like Maritimo, Chonburi and Ratchaburi. Talking about his international club, Bolkiah was qualified to play for both Brunei and the United States. Although he was scouted by the American youth teams, he opted to play for Brunei, representing them at the U19 and U23 levels, including the 2015 Southeast Asian Games.
Faiq Bolkiah has scored 1 goals in 7 matches so far in the Thai League T1 2023/2024 season which was scored at home.
What is Faiq Bolkiah’s net worth?
With his estimated net worth of US$20 billion, Bolkiah has been referred to as “the richest footballer in the world”.
Bolkiah earns a salary of 100,000 baht per month with his current club, Chonburi, which is roughly similar to $2,900 USD.