Cristiano Ronaldo is 150 million ahead of Messi

Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Saudi Arabia's Al Nasser, became the highest-paid footballer in the world in 2024 according to Forbes magazine.

According to the magazine, Ronaldo earned $285 million that year ($220 million in salary and $65 million in off-field income). The second place is taken by the Argentine striker of the American Inter Miami, Lionel Messi, with $135 million (60+75). The top three is rounded out by Brazilian striker Neymar of Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, who earned $110 million (80+30).

Karim Benzema (France, Al-Ittihad) - $104 million (100+4), Kylian Mbappe (France, Real Madrid) - $90 million (70+20), Erling Holland (Norway, Manchester City) - $60 million (46+14), Vinicius Junior (Brazil, "Real Madrid) - $55 million (40+15), Mohamed Salah (Egypt, Liverpool) - $53 million (35+18), Sadio Mane (Senegal, Al-Nasser) - $52 million (48+4), Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium, Manchester City) - $39 million (35+4).