In 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo topped the earnings chart among athletes, while Lionel Messi ranked third.
Sure, here’s the list of the top-paid athletes in 2023:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
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3. Lionel Messi
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5. Kylian Mbappe
Ronaldo’s contract with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia earned him a whopping £218 million! That makes him the highest-paid athlete, surpassing golf star Jon Rahm by £57 million.
Messi, who joined Inter Miami after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, ranked third among the highest-paid athletes. He earned £103 million ($130 million). LeBron James, a basketball legend, came in just behind Messi with £99.8 million ($126 million). Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain completed the top five with £99.2 million ($125 million). Neymar, an attacker for Al-Hilal and Brazil, followed closely behind Mbappe, earning £96 million ($121 million) in 2023. Karim Benzema, earning £61 million ($77 million), secured the 12th spot among football players.
What next for the Ronaldo & Messi .
Ronaldo and Messi are set for another lucrative year as they continue with Al-Nassr and Inter Miami. Ronaldo aims to lead his team to success in the Saudi Pro League and AFC Champions League. Meanwhile, Messi will strive to guide his Florida club to the MLS playoffs in 2024. It’s going to be an exciting season for both of them.
Did you know?
No wonder Ronaldo is at the top! He secured an incredible two-year deal with Al-Nassr, earning a staggering £175 million ($221 million) per year. On top of that, he has some pretty lucrative sponsorships with other brands, adding around £48 million ($60 million) to his earnings. That’s some serious cash.
