Top 10 Romantic Movies

We list movies for you to watch when you are romantic mode. All works listed below, regardless of their genre, transmit to the viewer positive instances of the human being and the world, with plots that elevate a pleasant and always optimistic atmosphere. They are films that will certainly bring a positive feeling to the end. Let’s go to the list!

Top 10 Romantic Movies of all Time

Romantic movies are amazing!! Well… for a lot of people anyway. They may not be everyone’s cup of tea but once in a while, it’s really great to watch the story of lovers unfold and to share in their joy as well as their pain. Romantic movies are perfect for date nights, Valentine’s Day or even a day you spend alone (nothing says you can’t enjoy a day alone. So, here’s a list of some amazing movies you should watch if you’re in the mood for romance, passion and lots of angst 

 

Now, I’m not a big fan of romantic films but once in a while, I watch one that captures my heart and makes me believe in the enduring power of love. These movies are some of them. They cover many genres from teen romance to historical films and even, sci-fi.

So, here’s the list!

1. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)

When this movie came out in August, 2018, it went viral very quickly. Everyone was raving about how cute the couple was (and how hot the main guy was too…) So I decided to watch it and thankfully, I did not regret it!

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before follows the story of Lara Jean (Lana Condor), a high school junior who writes love letters to each of her crushes and keeps them in a box. Her life is turned upside down when the letters are mailed.

This movie is cute, there’s lots of drama and the actors are pretty good. As a matter of fact, this movie received such a great reception that there’s going to be a sequel!

2. The Age of Adaline (2015)

The Age of Adaline is one of those movies that captures the heart by being not just romantic but also very magical.

The story follows Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively), a woman who stops ageing after an accident. She lives a long life moving from place to place to avoid getting caught until she meets Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman), a man who challenges her to love.

There’s a lot more in this movie that I’m not going to spoil for you but a note of warning; I did not see that twist coming! Also, Harrison Ford stars in it so go watch!

3. Love, Simon (2018)

It’s physically impossible for me to make a list of romantic movies (or any movies) without including Love, Simon. This movie is based on Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli which is one of my best books ever and I love the movie almost as much.

The story centers on Simon Spier (Nick Robinson), a closeted gay boy in high school who’s being blackmailed by another student, Martin (Logan Miller). Martin found out his secret when he comes across emails between Simon and another boy, Blue. On top of that, Simon is also trying to figure out the identity of Blue.

This movie is not just a top romantic film, it’s also very important and I’m so glad it was produced.

4. Cloud Atlas (2012)

I can never forget the first time I heard of this movie. My elder sister had watched it and she couldn’t stop talking about it. When I finally watched it, I realized why. This is hands-down one of my top five movies of all time (romance or otherwise).

Cloud Atlas is a movie which follows the actions of several individuals over six different time lines. The movie shows how the lives of people can be intertwined over centuries and how the actions of one person can change the course of another’s life in a different age.

Although, this movie is very philosophical, it includes a lot of forbidden love, romance and there are many couples. I’ve watched this movie at least five times and I love it more each time. A tip for you: Pay attention when you watch this movie.

5. The Notebook (2004)

Can any list of top romantic movies ever be complete without a movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks’ book? Nope, I don’t think so.

The Notebook is about a poor country boy, Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) and a rich girl, Allie (Rachel McAdams) whose love spans decades and remains strong despite separation (due to social differences), war and illness.

This is one of those movies that most people would mention instantly if asked for a romantic movie recommendation and it totally deserves a spot on this list!

6. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

This movie released about the same time as To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and there was almost as much hype about it! Personally, I had had very little interest in the book so I wasn’t interested in the movie. But everyone was talking about it and I finally went with the hype. And yes, it was awesome!

The story follows Rachel Chu (Constance Wu), a Chinese-American professor who goes to attend her boyfriend’s best friend’s wedding in Singapore and finds out that her boyfriend, Nick (Henry Golding) is the heir of a multi-billion dollar company. Rachel has to deal with jealous socialites (who were hoping to catch Singapore’s most eligible bachelor), weird relatives and worst of all, Nick’s evil mother (Michelle Yeoh).

First of all, if you’re averse to displays of wealth, this movie is not for you. There was so much money in it; designer dresses, diamonds and precious jewels and incredibly extravagant events. It was so beautiful to watch the love between Rachel and Nick endure despite the “forces” trying to tear them apart. Crazy Rich Asians offers a lovely twist to the “poor girl meets rich boy” trope and it’s so worth the time you’ll spend watching it!

7. Carol (2015)

If you’re a fan of forbidden love and historical romantic movies, I’ve got the perfect movie for you!

Carol is the story of a lesbian couple, Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett) and Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara) whose forbidden love in the early 1950s threatens their lives and Carol’s relationship with her daughter, Rindy.

This movie is beautiful and sad and it shows just how hard life was for the homosexual community in the 20th century and how true love would always persist despite hate. Also, if you thought Cate Blanchett was oozing sex appeal in Thor 3 or Oceans 8, I’m pleased to tell you there’s a lot more here! 

8. Me Before You (2016)

When I heard that my favourite Khaleesi was starring in a romantic movie, I had my doubts about it. It’s hard to imagine the Mother of Dragons in a romance role but Emilia Clarke pulled it off incredibly!

Me Before You follows the love story between Louisa Clark (Emilia Clarke), a happy, colourful woman and Will Traynor (Sam Claflin), a former banker who is now paralyzed.

If you haven’t watched this yet, watch it and get some tissues ready. You’ll need them. This movie absolutely broke my heart! It’s beautiful and so sad too.

9. Coming to America (1988)

A classic should always be on a list of top romantic movies to watch and there are few other classics that show a happy love as well as Coming to America.

This movie centres on Prince Akeem (Eddie Murphy) who moves to America from the prosperous land of Zamunda with his friend, Semmi (Arsenio Hall). They arrive under the guise of poor, foreign students in a bid to find a woman who would want Akeem regardless of his wealth. The love story between Akeem and Lisa McDowell (Shari Headley) is cute and funny and just the kind of romantic comedy you need to watch!

This movie is filled with so many tropes, but it’s also funny and cute so go watch it!

10. About Time (2013)

This romantic movie is one of my favourites because it’s not just about love, it’s also about family, friendship, growth and acceptance.

This movie follows the story of Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) who finds out that he can travel through time. He uses his ability to change his past thus finding his true love, Mary (Rachel McAdams).

About Time is the love story of Tim and Mary. It’s also the story of how one man uses his power not for evil or wealth or success but to change his life and pursue total happiness.

So, that’s the end! If you’re interested in romance movies, romantic comedies and in general, love stories, I hope this list helps you find the perfect movie to watch.

 

Have you watched any of these movies? What do you think of them? What are some of your favourite romantic movies to watch?

Tiger Woods In Surgery After Car Crash

Photo credit: Instagram/@tigerwoods

US golf legend Tiger Woods has suffered serious injuries both for his legs after his car crashed off the road and flipped several times on Tuesday in Los Angeles.

In a report on AFP, Woods did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during the early morning incident. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said that he underwent surgery after the roll-over collision.

There were no other vehicles or passengers during the crash in the part of the road known to be an accident prone area.

“I will say that it’s very fortunate that Mr. Woods was able to come out of this alive,” deputy Carlos Gonzalez, the first officer to arrive on scene, told the AFP.

Gonzalez found Woods trapped in his vehicle, but conscious. The golf player appeared calm and lucid and was able to identify himself.

“It is my understanding that he had serious injuries to both legs,” said Los Angeles County fire chief Daryl Osby, describing Woods’ condition as “stable.” 

THREE INGREDIENT PINK PARTY PUNCH

This Three Ingredient Pink Party Punch comes together in less than five minutes and is CRAZY delicious!! It is the best party punch recipe that will become your ultimate summer party cocktail!

I’m SO giddy about today’s recipe, guys!

Anyway! This recipe comes to you courtesy of one of my new neighbors. You guys might remember that we moved last year. And at our old house we never really hung out with our neighbors, but we are lucky enough to be surrounded by some seriously cool people in this house. So my neighbor, upon hearing about my second blog, told me that I HAD to make this punch recipe that she had before a Pink concert because it is the BEST party punch.

She is not wrong.

I am such a fan of frozen cocktails. Two of my favorites are my Strawberry Daiquiri Sangria (yup! It’s a thing!) and my Frozen Sangria Slush!

HOW DO YOU MAKE THIS PARTY PUNCH

Mix together the three ingredients in a large bowl or tupperware.

Cover and freeze overnight.
Take it out of the freezer and let thaw for about 20 minutes.

Scoop into cups and serve!




WHAT IS IN PINK PARTY PUNCH?

You could make this party punch with vodka, my neighbor told me that she’s made it that way too, but the original was made with gin.

Guys, I really love gin.

Either way you make it, you only need three ingredients:
pink lemonade concentrate
diet squirt (of course you could use regular)
gin (or vodka)

Three Ingredient Pink Party Punch

This Three Ingredient Pink Party Punch comes together in less than five minutes and is CRAZY delicious!! It is the best party punch recipe that will become your ultimate summer party cocktail!

Prep Time5 mins

Servings: 15 cocktails

Ingredients

12 ounces frozen pink lemonade concentrate (just the concentrate)
2 liters diet squirt soda
2 cups gin (or vodka)
lemon wedges for serving (optional)

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl or tupperware. Stir until the lemonade is dissolved.
Cover and freeze overnight.
Before serving allow to thaw for 20 minutes. Then scoop into cups and serve!

Wand

In witchcraft, a wand is used for directing energy in rituals and spells. It represents energy, power, and fertility, and is used as both air and fire element.

 Each wand can be as unique as the witch that wields it.

🌟 To Build:

Unlike brooms, wands require very little work put into their production, unless you want to. Some traditions call for a witch to find their wand in a fallen branch and forbid against breaking one off the tree. Carving is optional, as is the choice to embed it with crystals, wrap it with wire, tie with ribbon, carve sigils, etc.

A few possibilities for wands based on wood magic correspondences:

ALDER— Weather magic, necromancy, courage and passion 

ALMOND— Wisdom, prosperity, love magic, healing 

BIRCH— Intuition, creativity, love, healing, protection 

ELDER— Healing, protection, banishment

HAZEL— Truth, divination

HOLLY— Purity, sun magic, strength, protection, luck 

OAK— Protection, fertility, strength 

REDWOOD— “King of trees”, strength, protection, creativity, enlightenment 

ROWAN— Defense, creation, travel

WILLOW— Healing, protection, spirit work  

YEW— Strength, change

🌟 Note:

However, please note, a wand does not need to be made out of wood. A wand can be found in many things and anything that is dear to you. A spoon, a pencil, a wrench, a plastic toy wand. If you can find magic within the instrument, it is a wand. 

Source: orriculum grimoire

Robots Are Being Made To Replace Men By 2025

Will Robots Replace Men By 2025?

The world is fast changing and technology is becoming more and more automated!

The transition from the industrial age to the age of automation is happening thus more and more jobs will be delegated to our robot counterparts. Jobs such as:
Driving.
Surgery.
Companionship

You read that right, they won’t only be taking over the more menial jobs that pollute human existence but also will become our companions.

Futurologist Dr. Ian Pearson opened up about eh role that robots will take in our lives as early as 2025.

He believes that humans sleeping with robots in place of humans will be commonplace by 2025. His report on the future of intimate relations between humans and robots was published in partnership with Bondara.


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Bondara is one of the United Kingdom's leading adult toy stores and they have a vested interested obviously in robots that will become our intimate partners.


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THE YEAR IS 2030...AND.. will robots replace men?

By 2030 relations between humans and robots will be as common as viewing adult films on the internet is now. By 2035 most of us will have toys (robots) that will interact with virtual reality. Dr. Pearson also believes that intimate robot relations will overtake relations between humans.

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The upper class will be the first to have these robots that will be used for intimate relations. Dr. Pearson believes that they will overtake human intimate relations by 2050.

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So what are your thoughts on Robots replacing men in 2025?

The Highest-Paid Footballers in the World

In 2018, FIFA will award $400 million to the 32 teams in the World Cup, with the winning team earning $38 million. Some of that money will trickle down to the players. However, most players make the bulk of their money outside of their national teams.

With football fever spreading thanks to the World Cup, the players are rightfully in the spotlight. But that bright light widens enough to shine on the incredible amounts of money flowing through global football, too.

For the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, FIFA, football’s global governing body, reported revenue of $4.8 billion. Its profit for that four-year cycle: $2.6 billion. And that just covers the international competition.

Pinning down exact income can be tricky. Generally, players earn salaries and bonuses from their club teams and from team performance, and they often earn money from endorsements. There are, however, gray areas in terms of salary reporting. Final numbers can be unclear, as can bonuses. The figures here also dependent on currency conversion rates at the time of publication.

This list is based on the best available information from Forbes and other sources surrounding some of the world’s best football players, and how much they’re being paid in salary and bonuses in 2018.


Lionel Messi

Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a goal against Arsenal in a Champions League match in 2010.Daniel Ochoa de Olza / AP Photo

Pay: $84 million

Club: Barcelona

National team: Argentina

Position: Forward

Age: 30

The incredibly talented Argentinian forward not only earns a huge salary and garners hefty bonuses. He also has large endorsement deals that make his already big income even bigger.

What would you expect for one of the best players in the game — ever.


Neymar


Brazil's Neymar controls the ball during a training session.Felipe Dana / AP Photo

Pay: $73 million

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

National team: Brazil

Position: Forward

Age: 26

Neymar has played for two of the best clubs in Europe, his current Paris Saint-Germain squad and Spanish powerhouse Barcelona.

He’s also one of the best players on one of the best World Cup teams, Brazil.

And he shows no signs of slowing down.


Cristiano Ronaldo

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo does tricks with the ball at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid.Victor R. Caivano / AP Photo

Pay: $61 million

Club: Real Madrid

National team: Portugal

Position: Forward

Age: 33

Over the years, Ronaldo has become one of the most internationally famous players ever. He scores a ton of endorsement deals as a result.

Rumors surround his next move. He’s said to be unhappy at Real Madrid and could earn even more next season with a move to another team.

Gareth Bale

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring during a Spanish La Liga match versus Celta.Paul White / AP Photo

Pay: $28.6 million

Club: Real Madrid

National team: Wales*

Position: Forward

Age: 28

* Wales didn’t qualify for the 2018 World Cup

Bale is one of the highest paid and best players in the game, but Wales, his national team, isn’t competing in the 2018 World Cup. It didn’t qualify.

He’s made quite an impact on Real Madrid, though, and continues to be a major player in the sport.


Ezequiel Lavezzi

Ezequiel Lavezzi celebrates a goal during his time playing with Paris Saint-Germain in France in 2013.Thibault Camus / AP Photo

Pay: $26.8 million

Club: Hebei China Fortune

National team: Argentina*

Position: Forward

Age: 33

*Not participating on Argentina's team in the 2018 World CupA key player for the Argentinian team in the 2014 World Cup, Lavezzi has had an incredibly successful career. This year, however, he’s not joining his teammates on the World Cup pitch.

That hasn’t stopped him, though, from drawing a huge salary from his Chinese club.


Oscar

Brazil's Oscar lines up before a friendly against South Korea.Lee Jin-man / AP Photo

Pay: $25.9 million

Club: Shanghai SIPG

National team: Brazil*

Position: Midfielder

Age: 26

* Not participating on Brazil's team in the 2018 World Cup

Oscar dos Santos, known simply as Oscar, used to play in the European leagues but moved to China for a huge salary bonus.

Though his yearly salary wasn’t at the same level as his signing bonus, he remains one of the highest paid players in the game.

Paul Pogba

Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates a goal during an English Premier League match against West Ham United.Dave Thompson / AP Photo

Pay: $25 million

Club: Manchester United

National team: France

Position: Midfielder

Age: 25

Though he’s young, Pogba recently hinted that this could be his last World Cup appearance with France.

He’s been a secret weapon and a key player on every team he plays for and is extremely exciting to watch.

Kevin De Bruyne

Kevin De Bruyne of Belgium (right) challenges for the ball during his time playing for VfL Wolfsburg in 2015.Martin Meissner / AP Photo

Pay: $22.3 million

Club: Manchester City

National team: Belgium

Position: Midfielder

Age: 26

Though he’s used to being a superstar, the athlete recently admitted he’s fine with other players outshining him on the field.

Even if his teammates succeed and gain in popularity, this solid and well-paid athlete isn’t going to drop off this list anytime soon. He’s that good.

Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez celebrates a goal during his time playing in Spain for Barcelona in 2012.Martin Meissner / AP Photo

Pay: $22.3 million

Club: Manchester United

National team: Chile*

Position: Forward

Age: 29

* Chile didn’t qualify for the 2018 World Cup

Sanchez has been watching the World Cup from the sidelines after his national team failed to qualify for the competition.

But that doesn’t stop him from being one of the most talented – not to mention well-compensated – players in the sport.

Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney celebrates a victory against Manchester City during his time with Manchester United.Clint Hughes / AP Photo

Pay: $22 million

Club: Everton

National team: England*

Position: Forward

Age: 32

* Retired from national team before the 2018 World Cup

Though he’s not competing in the World Cup this year, Rooney is no stranger to the competition.

The veteran, however, recently announced he will be trying something new; he’s moving to the U.S. and will be playing for D.C. United.

How the move reflects his total compensation remains uncertain at the time of publication. It will likely be much less moving forward, given the budgets and salary structure of U.S. clubs.

Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva, left, controls the ball during a Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Basel.Christophe Ena / AP Photo

Pay: $21.4 million

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

National team: Brazil

Position: Defender

Age: 33

Thiago Silva plays on the same club and national teams as Neymar, another top-earning player higher up on this list.

Though the two don’t always see eye to eye, they’re both powerhouses on powerhouse teams.

Graziano Pellè

Italy's Graziano Pellè scores during a World Cup qualifying match in 2016.Ariel Schalit / AP Photo

Pay: $21.1 million

Club: Shandong Luneng

National team: Italy*

Position: Forward

Age: 32

* Italy didn’t qualify for the 2018 World Cup

Another European player who has made his way over to China, Pellè didn’t compete in this year’s World Cup. The Italian squad failed to qualify, but Pellè might not have made the team anyway.

But he’s still going strong and a delight to watch on his Chinese club team.

Hulk

Hulk, right, wins the ball during a Champions League match in 2014 when he played for FC Zenit.Martin Meissner / AP Photo

Pay: $21 million

Club: Shanghai SIPG

National team: Brazil*

Position: Forward

Age: 31

* Not participating on Brazil's team in the 2018 World Cup

How strong is Brazil’s 2018 World Cup squad? The impressive force of athleticism known as Hulk didn’t make it.

He remains, however, a dominant player in China.

Axel Witsel

Belgium's Axel Witsel controls the ball during a game against Wales.Geert Vanden Wijngaert / AP Photo

Pay: $20.9 million

Club: Tianjin Quanjian

National team: Belgium

Position: Midfielder

Age: 29

Witsel is yet another footballer who spends most of his time playing in China (and getting paid very well to do so).

He’s a key component of a very powerful Belgian World Cup 2018 team.

Ángel Di María

Ángel Di María, then with Real Madrid, reacts after kicking the ball over the goal.Alex Gallardo / AP Photo

Pay: $20.6 million

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

National team: Argentina

Position: Midfielder

Age: 30

The Argentinian has been one of the highest-paid athletes in the sport for a while.

Along with Messi, he’s working to help Argentina beat its 2014 World Cup performance. It’s a tall order. The team reached the 2014 finals before falling to Germany.

Kylian Mbappé

France's Kylian Mbappé controls the ball during a World Cup qualifying match between France and The Netherlands in 2017.Christophe Ena / AP Photo

Pay: $20 million

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

National team: France

Position: Forward

Age: 19

The youngest player on this list, Mbappé’s just getting started.

The French player has been lucky enough to play club ball in his native France, though his current focus is helping lead his national team in the World Cup.

Luis Suárez

Barcelona forward Luis Suárez celebrates during an International Champions Cup game versus Chelsea.Damian Strohmeyer / AP Photo

Pay: $19.9 million

Club: Barcelona

National team: Uruguay

Position: Forward

Age: 31

The top-tier forward is the all-time leading scorer in Uruguayan national team history.

When he’s not attempting to build on that record in the 2018 World Cup, he plays in Spain alongside Messi for Barcelona.

Mesut Özil

Mesut Özil celebrates after scoring a goal in a 2014 World Cup qualifying match between Germany and Faroe Islands.Martin Meissner / AP Photo

Pay: $19.1 million

Club: Arsenal

National team: Germany

Position: Midfielder

Age: 29

The technically strong playmaker is used to starting matches but was relegated to the reserves for his national team, Germany. Now that the team has bounced out of the tournament early, perhaps his coach is having second thoughts.

When he’s not representing his country, he’s earning a healthy paycheck playing for Arsenal in England.

Edinson Cavani

Uruguay's Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring against Venezuela during a 2018 World Cup qualifying match.Matilde Campodonico / AP Photo

Pay: $18 million

Club: Paris Saint-Germain

National team: Uruguay

Position: Forward

Age: 31

Another powerful Uruguay national team player who is getting some serious business done at the World Cup.

He plays alongside Neymar and Kylian Mbappé for his club team, Paris Saint-Germain.

Gerard Piqué

Barcelona's Gerard Pique reacts after scoring during a Champions League match.Manu Fernandez / AP Photo

Pay: $17.5 million

Club: Barcelona

National team: Spain

Position: Defender

Age: 31

He’s not only one of the most exciting and well-paid players in the sport, he’s also an animal lover that won over hearts with a very simple act. The Spanish footballer stopped a game to help a confused bird get to safety.

Plus, he’s been with the superstar Shakira for a while, so it’s safe to say the pair is probably used to the good life.

Yaya Touré

Ivory Coast's Yaya Touré, right, challenges Zambia's Isaac Chansa during an African Cup of Nations match.Themba Hadebe / AP Photo

Pay: $17.1 million

Club: Manchester City

National team: Ivory Coast

Position: Midfielder

Age: 35

The veteran has retired from international football, but he’s still been engaged with World Cup 2018, offering commentary online and on television.

He’s currently between clubs but expects to sign with a new squad soon.

Sergio Agüero

Manchester United's Sergio Agüero, right, competes with Crystal Palace's James McArthur during an English Premier League match.Tim Ireland / AP Photo

Pay: $17 million

Club: Manchester City

National team: Argentina

Position: Forward

Age: 30

Agüero, like some of his teammates, has hinted that this World Cup may be his last.

No matter what his future may hold on the international stage, he certainly earns a good amount playing for his club, Manchester City.

James Rodríguez

Colombia's James Rodríguez controls the ball during a 2018 World Cup qualifying match.Martin Mejia / AP Photo

Pay: $16.8 million

Club: Bayern Munich

National team: Colombia

Position: Midfielder

Age: 26

One of the most explosive and exciting players in the sport, Rodríguez is a leader on his club team, German power Bayern Munich, and on the Colombian national team during the World Cup.

Antoine Griezmann

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann celebrates after scoring during a Europa League match.Matt Dunham / AP Photo

Pay: $16.7 million

Club: Atlético Madrid

National team: France

Position: Forward

Age: 27

Though there are rumors of a transfer, Griezmann currently plays in Spain during the club season.

The incredibly skilled French forward earns a high salary thanks to his consistency and awesome play-making abilities.

David Silva

Spain's David Silva, foreground, celebrates scoring a goal against Russia.Bernat Armangue / AP Photo

Pay: $15.9 million

Club: Manchester City

National team: Spain

Position: Midfielder

Age: 32

Silva is impressive not only for his incredible athletic ability, but he can – and does – play multiple field positions.

The versatile player makes his teams more dynamic, and, as a result, he earns a hefty paycheck.