Known for his clinical finish, Edinson Cavani is considered as one of the best striker of his generation. Having played in famous clubs across Europe, this Uruguayan goal machine is our man today.
Born in a family of footballers in Uruguay, his bothers Walter Guglielmone and Christian Cavani are also professional footballers as well.
| Name | Edinson Roberto Cavani Gomez |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Date of Birth | Feburary 14, 1987 |
| Birthplace | Salto, Uruguay |
| Height | 6 feet |
| Nationality | Uruguayan |
| Current Club | Manchester United |
| Currently Living | Villa in Cheshire, England |
Interestingly, Cavani has an Italian passport despite being an Uruguayan as he played in Italy and his grandparents were from Maranelllo, Italy. In today’s article we’ll discuss all about Edinson Cavani’s Earnings, Contract and Net Worth.
Edinson Cavani’s Contract History
Cavani started his professional career with local Uruguayan club Danubio in the capital Montevideo. After spending two years there he moved to Italy and joined the Serie A side Palermo. In 2010, after spending four years with Palermo, Edinson moved to Napoli on a $19.2 Million fee. This is the club where Cavani excelled and got the global attention.
After spending four more years with the Italian club, the Uruguayan made his record breaking move to France. The striker moved to Paris St. Germain on a $72.5 million fee. This was the highest paid fee for a player in Ligue 1 back then. Factually Cavani is also PSG’s all time top goal scorer. Lately in 2020, the 34-year-old made his much impressive move to English giants Manchester United for an undisclosed fee and this is his home now.
Details of the Current Contract
Edinson Cavani signed a 2 year / $34,500,000 contract with Manchester United including an annual average salary of $17,150,000. In 2021, Cavani will earn a base salary of $17,150,000, while carrying a cap hit of $17,150,000.
Given below a chart that breaks down Edinson Cavani’s income. (Amounts are covered in USD, GBP and EUR)
| Daily Income | Weekly Wage | Monthly Income | Annual Salary |
| $47,142
£35,714 €41,718 |
$330,000
£250,000 €292,000 |
$1,320,000
£1,000,000 €1,168,000 |
$17,160,000
£13,000,000 €15,184,000 |
Details of Cavani’s Endorsement
Edinson is a pretty popular player globally and he has a decent fan following all over the world. This popularity fetched him his impressive sponsorship deal with famous American sports brand Nike. Up until 2018 Cavani was earning around $10 million from his endorsements annually.
Edinson Cavani Net Worth in 2021
The former PSG player has a decent $40 million net worth as of 2021. Since he’s on the verge of being 35 next year, there is little chance that his net worth will increase in future.
