Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes' list of highest-earning athletes

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes' list of highest-earning athletes
UEFA Deputy General Secretary Giorgio Marchetti (L) and Portugal's national team player and Saudi Al-Nassr's forward Cristiano Ronaldo stand on the stage during the ceremony of the draw for the group stage of the 2024-2025 UEFA Champions League football tournament, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on August 29, 2024. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP)
Saturday 17 May 2025 - 19:52

Cristiano Ronaldo once again claimed the top spot on Forbes’ annual list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career.

According to Forbes, the Portuguese football icon earned an estimated USD275 million over the past year.

The bulk of his income came from his record-breaking contract with Saudi club Al-Nassr, but Ronaldo also saw a USD50 million boost from off-field ventures.

His lucrative endorsements and sponsorships, amplified by his massive social media following, continue to make him a dominant force in the global sports business.

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