Today Forbes announced the highest-paid football players in 2025. Among them, 40-year-old Ronaldo leads the way with US$280 million, Messi is second with US$130 million, Benzema is third, Mbappe is fourth, and 18-year-old Yamal is tenth. The highest...
Today Forbes announced the highest-paid football players in 2025. Among them, 40-year-old Ronaldo leads the way with US$280 million, Messi is second with US$130 million, Benzema is third, Mbappe is fourth, and 18-year-old Yamal is tenth.
The highest-paid football players in 2025↓
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (40 years old) US$280 million
On-field income: 230 million Off-field income: 50 million
2. Messi (38 years old) US$130 million
On-field income: 60 million Off-field income: 70 million
3. Benzema (37 years old) 104 million US dollars
On-field income: 100 million Off-field income: 4 million
4. Mbappe (26 years old) 95 million US dollars
On-field income: 70 million Off-field income: 25 million
5. Haaland (25 years old) $80 million
On-court revenue: $60 million Off-field income: 20 million
6. Vinicius (25 years old) 60 million US dollars
On-field income: 40 million Off-field income: 20 million
7. Salah (33 years old) 55 million US dollars
On-field income: 35 million Off-field income: 20 million
8. Mane (33 years old) $54 million
On-field income: 50 million Off-field income: 4 million
9. Bellingham (22 years old) $44 million
On-field income: 29 million Off-field income: 15 million
10. Yamal (18 years old) $43 million
In-game revenue: $33 million Off-site income: 10 million
