After profiling four ‘hidden gems’ at the World Cup last time out, we have decided to look at the other end of the spectrum this week.

We have used the info provided by website Capology.com to see which players who have flown out to Qatar earn the highest salaries.

It turns out that the top five play for just two teams, and they all earn in excess of €700,000 a week or €36.4m a year, which is a staggering amount.

Press the next page as we list the five best paid players at the 2022 World Cup.