Forbes has released a list of the highest-paid footballers in 2025.

Forbes magazine has published its ranking of the highest-paid footballers for 2025. As expected, the list is topped by Al-Nasri and Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo's annual income is $280 million, $230 million on the pitch and $50 million off the pitch.

In second place is Inter Miami and Argentina captain Lionel Messi, with an annual income of $130 million (60 + 70). The top three is rounded out by Al-Ittihad's French striker Karim Benzema, with an annual income of $104 million (100 + 4).

Also in the top ten are:

• Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) – $95 million

• Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – $80 million

• Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) – $60 million

• Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – $55 million

• Sadio Mane (Al-Nasr) – $54 million

• Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) – $44 million

• Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) – $43 million