By the end of 2023, Ronaldo was the world’s most-paid football player and athlete,
According to Forbes.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s income skyrocketed after he signed a contract with Saudi Pro League team Al Nassr in December. In November, Manchester United cancelled his contract due to his disapproval of the club’s management.
Aside from Cristiano Ronaldo, other well-known players who went to Saudi Pro League clubs last summer, such as Neymar, Karim Benzema, and Sadio Mane, significantly increased their income and are now positioned in the top ten.
As anticipated, Lionel Messi, Ronaldo’s adversary in the career stakes, earned the second-highest salary in 2023 after joining Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain in France.
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Forbes reports that the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner and eight-time record Ballon d’Or winner made his money via sponsorship deals, bonuses, and wages.
The top ten highest-paid football players in 2023, as reported by Forbes, are shown below.
- Cristiano Ronaldo – €235 Million – Al Nassr
- Lionel Messi – €122 million – Inter Miami
- Neymar – €101 million – Al Hilal
- Kylian Mbappe – €99 million – PSG
- Karim Benzema – €96 million – Al-Ittihad
- Erling Haaland – €52 million – Manchester City
- Mohammed Salah – €48 million – Liverpool
- Sadio Mane – €47 million – Al Nassr
- Kevin De Bruyne – €35 million – Manchester City
- Harry Kane – €33 million – Bayern Munich