Sport24.az
Forbes has published the list of the highest-earning footballers of 2025. Sport24.az reports that Cristiano Ronaldo, who plays for Al-Nassr, is the highest earner of the year with $280 million.
The Argentinian winger of Inter Miami is in second place with $130 million. Karim Benzema (104 million dollars), who wears the uniform of Al-Ittihad, completes the top three.
Highest-Earning Footballers of 2025:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr) - 280 million euros
2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) - 130 million euros
3. Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad) - 104 million euros
4. Kylian Mbappe (Real) - 95 million euros
5. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) - 80 million euros
6. Vinicius Junior (Real) - 60 million euros
7. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) - 55 million euros
8. Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr) - 54 million euros
9. Jude Bellingham (Real) - 44 million euros
10. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) - 43 million euros
