Forward for «Al-Nassr» and the Portuguese national team, Cristiano Ronaldo, has been recognized as the highest-paid footballer in the world according to Forbes.
It is reported that Ronaldo will earn a total of $280 million in the 2025/2026 season from various deals, including salary, business, bonuses, and sponsorship agreements. No other footballer on the planet can compete with the Portuguese star in this regard, not even the famous Argentine Lionel Messi.
Top 5 Highest-Paid Footballers in the World:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo («Al-Nassr») — $280 million
2. Lionel Messi («Inter» Miami) — $130 million
3. Karim Benzema («Al-Ittihad») — $104 million
4. Kylian Mbappe («Real» Madrid) — $95 million
5. Erling Haaland («Manchester City») — $80 million