Cristiano Ronaldo Is World’s Highest Paid Athlete

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the world’s highest-paid athlete for the first time since 2017 following his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.

Forbes report the 38-year-old Portugal forward earned $136m (£108.7m) over the past 12 months.

His contract with Al Nassr is reportedly worth more than 200m euros (£176.5m) per year.

Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain Lionel Messi is second on Forbes’ list having earned $130m (£103.9m).

World’s top 10 highest paid athletes 2023
1. Cristiano Ronaldo, football: $136m (£108.7m)

2. Lionel Messi, football: $130m (£103.9m)

3. Kylian Mbappe, football: $120m (£95.9m)

4. LeBron James, basketball: $119.5m (£95.5m)

5. Canelo Alvarez, boxing: $110m (£87.9m)

6. Dustin Johnson, golf: $107m (£85.5m)

7. Phil Mickelson, golf: $106m (£84.7m)

8. Stephen Curry, basketball: $100.4m (£80.2m)

9. Roger Federer, tennis: $95.1m (£76m)

10. Kevin Durant, basketball: $89.1m (£71.2m)