Top 5 Highest-Paid Footballers In The World

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Football is the most popular sport in the world, and as such, the best footballers get paid the biggest buck.

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Elite footballers are among the highest-paid athletes in the world, both in terms of on-field earnings and off-field endorsements.

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Here are the 5 highest-paid footballers in the world in 2024, as per Forbes.

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5. Karim Benzema: $106 million

After a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, former Real Madrid striker Benzema now ranks among the highest-paid footballers.

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4. Neymar: $108 million

Just ahead of Benzema is Brazilian forward Neymar, who also now plys his trade in Saudi Arabia, for Al-Hilal.

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3. Kylian Mbappe: $110 million

Real Madrid's latest galactico is now the third-highest-paid footballer in the world.

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2. Lionel Messi: $135 million

Argentine great Lionel Messi may now be playing in the USA's Major League Soccer, but remains very well-paid.

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1. Cristiano Ronaldo: $260 million

Now also a YouTube sensation, even at 39 years old, CR7 is not just the highest-paid footballer, but the highest-paid sportsperson too.

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Top 5 Highest-Paid Footballers In The World

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Football is the most popular sport in the world, and as such, the best footballers get paid the biggest buck.

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Elite footballers are among the highest-paid athletes in the world, both in terms of on-field earnings and off-field endorsements.

Here are the 5 highest-paid footballers in the world in 2024, as per Forbes.

5. Karim Benzema: $106 million

After a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, former Real Madrid striker Benzema now ranks among the highest-paid footballers.

4. Neymar: $108 million

Just ahead of Benzema is Brazilian forward Neymar, who also now plys his trade in Saudi Arabia, for Al-Hilal.

3. Kylian Mbappe: $110 million

Real Madrid's latest galactico is now the third-highest-paid footballer in the world.

2. Lionel Messi: $135 million

Argentine great Lionel Messi may now be playing in the USA's Major League Soccer, but remains very well-paid.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo: $260 million

Now also a YouTube sensation, even at 39 years old, CR7 is not just the highest-paid footballer, but the highest-paid sportsperson too.

For more sports news

Top 5 Highest-Paid Footballers In The World

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Football is the most popular sport in the world, and as such, the best footballers get paid the biggest buck.

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Heading 3

Elite footballers are among the highest-paid athletes in the world, both in terms of on-field earnings and off-field endorsements.

Here are the 5 highest-paid footballers in the world in 2024, as per Forbes.

5. Karim Benzema: $106 millionAfter a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, former Real Madrid striker Benzema now ranks among the highest-paid footballers.

4. Neymar: $108 millionJust ahead of Benzema is Brazilian forward Neymar, who also now plys his trade in Saudi Arabia, for Al-Hilal.

3. Kylian Mbappe: $110 millionReal Madrid's latest galactico is now the third-highest-paid footballer in the world.

2. Lionel Messi: $135 millionArgentine great Lionel Messi may now be playing in the USA's Major League Soccer, but remains very well-paid.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo: $260 millionNow also a YouTube sensation, even at 39 years old, CR7 is not just the highest-paid footballer, but the highest-paid sportsperson too.

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5. Karim Benzema: $106 million

After a move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad, former Real Madrid striker Benzema now ranks among the highest-paid footballers.

4. Neymar: $108 million

Just ahead of Benzema is Brazilian forward Neymar, who also now plys his trade in Saudi Arabia, for Al-Hilal.

3. Kylian Mbappe: $110 million

Real Madrid's latest galactico is now the third-highest-paid footballer in the world.

2. Lionel Messi: $135 million

Argentine great Lionel Messi may now be playing in the USA's Major League Soccer, but remains very well-paid.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo: $260 million

Now also a YouTube sensation, even at 39 years old, CR7 is not just the highest-paid footballer, but the highest-paid sportsperson too.