Cristiano Ronaldo Has long been a global icon in football, and even in the 40s he remains one of the sport’s most sought after talents. However, a new ranking has been highlighted Al Nassr Star’s dominance in sports income, With Ronaldo once again named the highest paid athlete in 2024The surpasses superstars like Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe.
As part of Saudi Arabia’s initiative to strengthen its football league and develop a stronger football culture, Ronaldo made the surprise to Al Nassr in December 2022. Since then, The Portuguese forward has not only become the face of the Saudi Pro League but also the highest paid individual in World Sports.
According to SportyA leading American publication of sports financing, Ronaldos 2024 Revenues The top list for the second year in a row, with a total income of $ 260 million. Of that sum, $ 215 million comes from his salary and prices, while $ 45 million is generated from recommendations.
Ronaldo is really in his own league. The second place on the list is held by NBA legend Stephen Currywho signed a renewal with Golden State Warriors in August 2024. Curry’s total income of $ 153.8 millionincluding $ 53.8 million in salary and $ 100 million in approvals, is Just over 60% of Ronaldos total revenue.
Top 10 highest paid athletes
With Ronaldo leading the packaging and football that dominates the list, here are the 10 highest paid athletes for 2024, according to Sportico:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (football) – Total income: $ 260 million.
- Stephen Curry (Basketball) – Total Income: $ 153.8 million
- Tyson Fury (boxing) – Total Income: $ 147 million
- Lionel Messi (football) – Total income: $ 135 million.
- Lebron james (basketball) – Total income: $ 133.2 million.
- Neymar (football) – Total income: $ 133 million.
- Oleksandr Usyk (Boxing) – Total income: $ 122 million.
- Karim Benzema (football) – Total income: $ 116 million.
- Kylian Mbappe (Soccer) – Total income: $ 110 million.
- Jon Rahm (Golf) – Total income: $ 105.8 million.
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Football player in the ranking
In addition to Ronaldo, several other football players also have prominent in the top 10. Messi, whose current revenue with From Miami include $ 60 million from salary and $ 75 million in approvals And is the face of Major League Soccer, ranked as fourth.
NeymarPlayed for Al Hilal before returning to Santos, earned $ 108 million from salary and $ 25 million from approvals. Benzema (earns $ 108 million and $ 8 million) and Mbappe ($ 85 million salary, $ 25 million in approvals) also makes the list, where Mbappe is the highest paid player in Europe.
Other football players included in the list are Erling Haaland (24th with $ 70 million), Mohamed is wrong (38th with $ 55 million), Vinicius junior (38th with $ 55 million), Riyad Mahrez (44th with $ 52 million), Sadioman (67th with $ 45.5 million), Harry Kane (81st with $ 42 million) and Kevin de Bruyne (89th with $ 39.5 million).
