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The Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list of the highest-paid players in the world in 2025, according to Forbes magazine.
Ronaldo's income reached $280 million after extending his contract with Al Nassr until 2027, while Argentine star Lionel Messi, playing for Inter Miami, came in second with $130 million. Frenchman Karim Benzema, striker for Al Ittihad, secured third place with an income of $104 million.
The list featured only one Arab player, Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, of Liverpool, who ranked seventh with $55 million. Young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal made his way into the list, occupying the tenth position with an annual income of $43 million.
Forbes' list of the top 10 highest-paid football players in 2025:
1- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr): $280 million
2- Lionel Messi (Inter Miami): $130 million
3- Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad): $104 million
4- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid): $95 million
5- Erling Haaland (Manchester City): $80 million
6- Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid): $60 million
7- Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): $55 million
8- Sadio Mané (Al Nassr): $54 million
9- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid): $44 million
10- Lamine Yamal (Barcelona): $43 million