Forbes has declared Cristiano Ronaldo as the highest-paid footballer and athlete globally for the year 2023. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner’s financial success soared after joining Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr in December, following the termination of his contract with Manchester United. Ronaldo’s substantial earnings of €235 million include wages, endorsement deals, and bonuses.

Notably, other prominent players such as Neymar, Karim Benzema, and Sadio Mane, who also made moves to Saudi Pro League clubs in the previous summer, experienced significant boosts in their earnings, securing spots in the top ten rankings

1. Cristiano Ronaldo – €235 Million – Al Nassr
2. Lionel Messi – €122 million – Inter Miami
3. Neymar – €101 million – Al Hilal
4. Kylian Mbappe – €99 million – PSG
5. Karim Benzema – €96 million – Al-Ittihad
6. Erling Haaland – €52 million – Manchester City
7. Mohammed Salah – €48 million – Liverpool
8. Sadio Mane – €47 million – Al Nassr
9. Kevin De Bruyne – €35 million – Manchester City
10. Harry Kane – €33 million – Bayern Munich

The rankings reflect the financial success and global impact of these football icons, underlining the growing influence of the sport on the world stage

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