Neymar received over 100 million euros in salary, having played just 42 minutes throughout the entire year of 2024

The highest-paid footballers in the world for 2024 have been revealed. The corresponding ranking was compiled by the publication Footmercato.

Neymar

In first place is Portuguese forward of Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo. The star player earned 263 million euros.

In second place is Argentine forward of Inter Miami, Lionel Messi. His earnings amount to 124 million euros.

In third place is Brazilian forward of Al-Hilal, Neymar — 101 million euros. Interestingly, such an incredible amount was earned by the footballer for only 42 minutes he spent on the field in total during 2024, as he was injured for the rest of the time.

TOP-5 highest-paid footballers in 2024:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (263 million euros)

2. Lionel Messi (124 million euros)

3. Neymar (101 million euros)

4. Karim Benzema (96 million euros)

5. Kylian Mbappe (83 million euros).