Meet the world’s richest footballer who plays for Leicester City and nephew of the Sultan of Brunei

When you think of the world’s richest footballers your thoughts immediately deflect to the likes of Christiano Ronaldo , Lionel Messi and Neymar – not a 19-year-old kid who plays in Leicester City’s reserves.

Meet Faiq Bolkiah, nephew of the Sultan of Brunei (Hassanal Bolkiah) – who is worth an estimated $20billion.

The talented Foxes winger has been playing in England for some time, starting his career at AFC Newbury as a youngster.

In 2009, Southampton added Bolkiah to their widely-regarded academy. Despite not being handed a contract, Arsenal offered the Bruneian a trial in 2013.

Bolkiah competed with the Gunners in the 2013 Lion City Cup and even bagged a goal in the competition.

After being made aware of his situation, Chelsea offered the winger a two-year deal which he promptly signed. But after just one year Bolkiah left to join Leicester on a three-year contract.

Despite being born in Los Angeles, United States, Bolkiah opted to play for Brunei and has represented his country nine times, scoring once.