World’s Highest-Paid Footballers: Ronaldo’s Difference from Rivals

Forbes magazine has revealed the world’s highest-paid footballers. Cristiano Ronaldo stands out with a significant gap even from his closest rival, Lionel Messi.

Forbes ranked the highest-paid footballers in the world, and Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the list.

10- Kevin De Bruyne: $39 million | On-field earnings: $35 million / Off-field earnings: $4 million

9- Sadio Mane: $52 million | On-field earnings: $48 million / Off-field earnings: $4 million

8- Mohamed Salah: $53 million | On-field earnings: $35 million / Off-field earnings: $18 million

7- Vinicius Junior: $55 million | On-field earnings: $40 million / Off-field earnings: $15 million

6- Erling Haaland: $60 million | On-field earnings: $46 million / Off-field earnings: $14 million

5- Kylian Mbappe: $90 million | On-field earnings: $70 million / Off-field earnings: $20 million

3- Neymar: $110 million | On-field earnings: $80 million / Off-field earnings: $30 million

2- Lionel Messi: $135 million | On-field earnings: $60 million / Off-field earnings: $75 million

1- Cristiano Ronaldo: $285 million | On-field earnings: $220 million / Off-field earnings: $65 million