Five footballers find themselves among the highest earning sports stars on social media right now – check out which footballers make this interesting list.

Tired of reading? Click through the gallery above to see the 10 most valuable sportsmen on social media, according to Forbes.

Social media has become a huge part of footballers' lives in recent years, with many using the likes of Twitter, Instagram and Facebook to allow fans to see inside their daily lives, while others have used it as a way to generate more money by promoting certain brands.

In terms of the beautiful game, one would have to say that Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and FC Barcelona's Neymar lead the way when it comes to sharing their day-to-day lives on social media, while someone like Gareth Bale likes using it to put his personal sponsors in the limelight.

Check out the gallery above to see which stars make this stellar line-up!

Are you surprised by the list?