According to the latest report from Sportico, Cristiano Ronaldo will become the highest-paid athlete in 2024. CR7’s total earnings are around £208 million. While Lionel Messi earns £108 million.
Cristiano Ronaldo has once again proven his class not only on the pitch but also in terms of income. According to the latest report from Sportico, the Portuguese striker has become the world’s highest-paid athlete in 2024 with a whopping £208 million.
It is worth noting that the bulk of Ronaldo’s income comes from his contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, with an estimated salary of £172m. This amount far exceeds the world’s top athletes in different sports, showing the extraordinary appeal of the Portuguese star.
NBA star Stephen Curry came in second on the list with earnings of £123m. Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury came in third on £117m, despite losing his title in a fight with Oleksandr Usyk.
In football, Lionel Messi – Ronaldo’s arch-rival – is second with a total income of £108m. Interestingly, Messi earned £60m from advertising contracts, showing that his commercial influence is still huge.
Basketball star LeBron James is fourth with £106m. The top five is completed by Jon Rahm, the world’s top golfer with £85m. Neymar, Oleksandr Usyk, Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe are sixth to ninth respectively.
In football, Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is only ranked 24th with £55.6m. Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne earn £44m and £32m respectively, making them among the top 100 highest-earning athletes.
Another interesting highlight is Jake Paul – athlete and social media influencer – who makes the top 50 with earnings of 38 million. British athletes such as Lewis Hamilton (56 million), Anthony Joshua (48 million), Tyrrell Hatton (37 million) and Harry Kane (33 million) also make the list.
Ronaldo’s excellence is not only reflected in his achievements on the pitch but also in his ability to create extraordinary commercial value. At 40, he continues to prove himself as one of the most influential and valuable athletes in the world.
In the most recent match, Ronaldo’s Al Nassr won 3-2 against Al Ahli. This season, Al Nassr is currently ranked 3rd in the Saudi Pro League standings.
