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Faiq Bolkiah, often referred to as 'the world's richest footballer', is on the brink of joining a new club. The former Chelsea academy player is set to sign with Brunei side, DPMM FC, in India's M-League during the January transfer window.

Despite not being a well-known name in football, Faiq's financial status surpasses those considered football royalty . His wealth eclipses that of Cristiano Ronaldo , David Beckham and Lionel Messi , with the Ratchaburi FC player being the heir to a staggering £15 billion fortune .

As the son of Prince Jefri Bolkiah and nephew of the Sultan of Brunei, 27-year-old Faiq didn't need to pursue a career in football for financial reasons. However, he demonstrated a steely ambition to reach the pinnacle of the sport from an early ag

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