FAIQ BOLKIAH

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been the absolute kings when it comes to most rankings in the world of football over the last decade, and with their huge salaries and massive commercial deals it would be no surprise to see them at the top of the richest footballer list.

However, a much lesser-known player takes that title.

Faiq Bolkiah, just 19 years of age, is early in his playing career and plying his trade for Premier League side Leicester City in their reserve team. However, although he may not have any awards lining his mantelpiece, he does lay claim to being the richest player in the world.

Bolkiah is the nephew of the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, whose family possess fortunes valued at 20 billion dollars.

One of Bolkiah's hobbies is playing football with his pet -- obviously a tiger.

His father, Jefri Bolkiah, owner of at least 2,300 cars and reportedly spent around 14 million euros on his fiftieth birthday when he hired Michael Jackson for a private concert with his family.

Jefri, who is the head of the Brunei Investment agency, is also reported to spend a staggering 35 million pounds a month on watches, white gold pens and cars.

Born in Los Angeles, United States, Bolkiah has also decided to play with the Brunei national football team.Despite his young age, he has already made nine appearances for his country and has one goal to his name.

"I've played football since as early as I can remember and from a young age I've always enjoyed going out on the field and having the ball at my feet," he said in a rare interview. "My parents have always been supportive in helping me to achieve my dreams of being a footballer.

“They trained me hard both psychologically and physically through my childhood years, so I have to say they are my role models."