In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo, the captain of Portugal’s national football team, is reported by Forbes as the highest-paid footballer in the world. He earns more than Lionel Messi and Neymar in the past year.
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, is not only the highest-paid footballer but also the highest-paid athlete in any sport. The 38-year-old holds the top spot with anticipated earnings of $260 million.
Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia is believed to be worth $200 million, and he makes an estimated $60 million each year from his endorsements.
His long-time rival, Lionel Messi, comes in second place with expected earnings of $135 million, while Brazil’s Neymar is third on the list with total earnings of $112 million.
