4th highest paid footballer; Gareth Bale, Real Madrid on July 07, 1990 Get link Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Other Apps 4. Gareth Bale, Real MadridReported salary: £320,000-a-week You might well be celebrating given the size of your bank balance, Gareth. Bale endured a poor season in Madrid last term but will undoubtedly be back to his best next term Click NEXT to view next highest paid player