Ronaldo Overtakes Messi As Highest-paid Athlete In 2023

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the highest-paid athlete in the world, with a move to Al-Nassr nearly doubling his salary, according to Forbes.

Ronaldo joined the Saudi Arabian club in January after leaving Manchester United last year and, despite rumours suggesting he’s already looking to move on, the five-time Champions League winner has reaped the financial benefits of his decision.

According to Forbes, Ronaldo has an estimated $75 million playing salary and has cashed in on a number of marketing opportunities.

Forbes estimates the 38-year-old has earned $136 million from both on-field and off-field revenue in 2022, a total boosted by his move to the Middle East.

Ronaldo tops the athlete-rich list for the first time since 2017 and sits just ahead of fierce rival Lionel Messi in second.

According to Forbes, the Argentine earned $130 million last year with his Paris-Saint Germain teammate Kylian Mbappé just behind on $120 million.

The three soccer superstars are followed closely by NBA legend LeBron James in fourth, with a revenue of $119.5 million, with Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez completing the top five with an income of $110 million.

Golfers Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson occupy sixth and seventh place, highlighting the impact of the new LIV Golf series.

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