Cristiano Ronaldo beats Messi in salary and remains the highest paid in the world

National Team Captain to Receive 263 Million Euros This Year

Cristiano Ronaldo remains the highest-paid footballer in the world, according to US magazine Forbes. With an estimated salary of 263 million euros, the 39-year-old captain of the National Team leads the 2024 salary table, ahead of Lionel Messi (124 million euros), based on estimated salaries, including bonuses, image rights, income generated by sponsorship contracts and other commercial activities, and before the deduction of taxes and agent fees.

With four players, the Saudi Arabian league dominates the ranking of the ten highest paid, ahead of the Premier League (3), La Liga (2) and MLS (1).