Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese superstar, is the highest-paid football player in the world in 2023, according to Forbes.
The former Real Madrid forward, signed with Al-Nassr in January 2023 after leaving Manchester United.
Forbes reports that he earns $200 million per year in on-field salary from the Saudi Pro League club, making him the highest-paid football player in the world.
In addition to his on-field salary, Cristiano Ronaldo earns $60 million per year from endorsements, making his total annual salary $260 million.
Ronaldo was the highest-paid football player in 2021 ($125 million), but he lost that title to Kylian Mbappe in 2022 ($128 million). He has now emphatically reclaimed that title.
Lionel Messi is ranked second on Forbesβ list of the highest-paid footballers, thanks to his lucrative contract with Inter Miami.
The winner of the 2022 World Cup earns a base salary of $65 million, which is supplemented by $70 million in off-field endorsements.
Neymar became the third-highest-paid player in the world after his transfer to Saudi Arabia, earning $112 million annually from Al-Hilalβs salary and various high-end brand deals.
Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain comes in fourth. Despite strong rumors, the Frenchman remained at Parc des Princes this summer. Saudi Arabian clubs remain interested, while Real Madrid remains linked.
Mbappe makes $90 million from his PSG contract and $20 million from endorsements.
Karim Benzema joins three other Saudi Pro League players in the top five list of the highest-paid football players in 2023.
The former Real Madrid star earns a total annual salary of $106 million, with a whopping $100 million coming from his salary at Al-Ittihad.
Erling Haaland ($58 million), Mohamed Salah ($53 million), Sadio Mane ($52 million), Kevin de Bruyne ($39 million), and Harry Kane ($36 million) complete the top ten.
Here is the list of 10 highest-paid football players in 2023;
| Player | On-Field Salary | Off-Field Salary | Total Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Cristiano Ronaldo | $200m | $60m | $260m |
| 2. Lionel Messi | $65m | $70m | $135m |
| 3. Neymar | $80m | $32m | $112m |
| 4. Kylian Mbappe | $90m | $20m | $110m |
| 5. Karim Benzema | $100m | $6m | $106m |
| 6. Erling Haaland | $46m | $12m | $58m |
| 7. Mohamed Salah | $35m | $18m | $53m |
| 8. Sadio Mane | $48m | $4m | $52m |
| 9. Kevin de Bruyne | $35m | $4m | $39m |
| 10. Harry Kane | $26m | $10m | $36m |
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