A year ago, Forbes had published its famous ranking of the highest paid footballers in the world. Cristiano Ronaldo (39 years old), Lionel Messi (37 years old) and Neymar Jr (32 years old) were on the podium. A year later, the three stars are still in the lead and still in the same order. Thus, CR7 will pocket a little more than €262 million in 2024. An amount which includes his salary at Al-Nassr (€202 million) and his extra-sporting income (€60 million). Most followed athlete on social networks, the one who recently launched his channel YouTube multiplies successful investments (hotel, clinic, real estate) and well-paid partnerships (Nike, Herbalife and Whoop).
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Never far from the Portuguese, we therefore find Messi. La Pulga will get its hands on €125 million this year. Unlike Cristiano Ronaldo, the Inter Miami star earns more money off the field (€70 million) than through his salary (around €55 million). Forbes recalls that the Argentinian, who launched his own production company called 525 Rosario, has nice contracts with adidas, Apple TV and Konami as well as a large community on social networks. Neymar takes his place behind him. The Brazilian, who has not yet played a single match in 2024 due to his serious knee injury, is still filling his pockets.
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The Al-Hilal player earned just over €100 million. In fourth position comes Karim Benzema (36 years old). Forbes indicates that Nueve, which gained one place compared to last year, received a jackpot, namely €95 million. Thus, he would have received a salary of €92 million at Al-Ittihad. We are not far from the €200 million per year mentioned by certain media. In addition to his salary, the Frenchman received around €3 million thanks to his off-field income. Fourth last year with €100 million, Kylian Mbappé (25 years old) lost a place in the ranking and also a little money. Despite everything, he is not unhappy since he won around €83 million. In detail, his salaries brought him €65 million.
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It remains to be seen whether the three months unpaid by PSG have been taken into account. On top of that, KM9 continues to invest smartly. Which made him earn around €18 million. Behind the two French footballers, we find Erling Haaland (Manchester City, €55 million), Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid, €50 million), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool FC, €49 million), Sadio Mané (Al-Nassr, €48 million). €) and Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City, €36 million). It should be noted that Vini Jr entered the ranking this year (7th). Harry Kane, who was 10th last year, fell out of the top 10.
Pub. the 17/10/2024 12:47
Update 17/10/2024 18:09
