It was quite a revelation when the news broke out that Bolkiah is the wealthiest player in the world. However, it is not his footballing ability nor his stature in the sport that has earned him his riches. Unlike most players in the footballing industry who end up extremely wealthy as a result of prize money, expensive employment contracts and sponsorship deals, Bolkiah was fortunate enough to have been born into an incredibly wealthy family.
The Brunei national is the son of the Sultan of Brunei, Prince Jefri. Jefri has been dubbed to own over two-thousand cars, which include cars from brands like Bentley and Ferrari. As an heir to his father’s wealth, Bolkiah is estimated to have a claim to a US$200bn fortune. This particular fact sets him apart from the rest of the footballing roster. Because of his connections to the royal family of Brunei, Faiq Bolkiah is the richest footballer in the world.
However, the young man is determined to make it as a footballer due to his sheer love for the sport and nothing less. He claims to have support from his family in this regard. So far, Bolkiah has been trying to find his feet in club football in various leagues. It is yet to be seen whether he can leave a real mark on the sport as a footballer.
