The Highest-Earning Footballers of 2025 Revealed

16.10.2025 - 20:38

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Cristiano Ronaldo continues to be one of the highest-earning footballers in the world this season, with earnings of $945 million. Even as he approaches the twilight of his career, two young stars are emerging onto the scene. According to estimates made by Forbes' New Jersey office, Ronaldo will earn $230 million from Al Nassr in the 2025/26 season. This figure includes revenue from commercial deals conducted through the club. In addition, the Portuguese star's total income will reach $280 million before tax and manager commissions, thanks to $50 million he will earn from various sponsorship and brand deals. While Ronaldo remains at the top of the list, the new generation of stars is rapidly closing in on him.

Here are the top 10...

10 - Lamine Yamal

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At the age of 18 and donning the Barcelona jersey, this Spanish star is raking in a total of 43 million dollars. Yamal, who earns 33 million dollars from his on-field exploits, boosts his income by another 10 million dollars through endorsements with brands like Beats by Dre, Adidas, and Konami. Lamine Yamal, a key player in Spain's victory in the 2024 European Championship, continues to wear Messi's legendary number 10 jersey at Barcelona and has applied for a trademark for his 304-goal celebration.

9 - Jude Bellingham

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Jude Bellingham, a 22-year-old English star who dons the Real Madrid jersey, rakes in a total income of 44 million dollars. His earnings on the pitch amount to 29 million dollars, while his off-field revenues stand at 15 million dollars. Bellingham, who joined Real Madrid in 2023 with a record-breaking transfer fee of 140 million dollars, has quickly tasted victory in both the Champions League and La Liga.

8 - Sadio Mane

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The Senegalese star, who is 33 years old and dons the Al Nassr jersey, rakes in a total income of 54 million dollars. His on-field earnings account for 50 million dollars, while his off-field revenues make up the remaining 4 million dollars. Mané, whose current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, is planning to stay in Saudi Arabia.

7 - Mohamed Salah

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Mohamed Salah, the 33-year-old Egyptian star who dons the Liverpool jersey, rakes in a total income of 55 million dollars. His earnings on the field amount to 35 million dollars, while his off-field revenues contribute another 20 million dollars. Salah has extended his contract with Liverpool until 2027 and is credited with scoring the two goals that qualified Egypt for the 2026 World Cup.

6 - Vinicius Jr.

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Vinicius Jr., a 25-year-old Brazilian star who dons the Real Madrid jersey, rakes in a total income of 60 million dollars. His earnings from the field amount to 40 million dollars, while his off-field revenues stand at 20 million dollars. Vinicius, while striking sponsorship deals with various brands, could potentially be up for sale in the summer transfer window due to alleged dips in his form, according to some rumors.

5 - Erling Haaland

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Erling Haaland, the 25-year-old Norwegian star who dons the Manchester City jersey, rakes in a total income of 80 million dollars. His on-field earnings amount to 60 million dollars, while his off-field revenues make up the remaining 20 million dollars. Haaland is on track to become the fastest player to score 100 goals in the history of the Premier League, all while maintaining his collaborations with brands.

4 - Kylian Mbappe

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Kylian Mbappé, a 26-year-old French star who dons the Real Madrid jersey, rakes in a total income of 95 million dollars. His on-field earnings stand at 70 million dollars, while his off-field revenues amount to 25 million dollars. Despite missing out on the Champions League in his first season with Real Madrid, Mbappé has taken PSG to court over an unpaid 61 million dollars and is investing in technology and luxury brands.

3 - Karim Benzema

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Karim Benzema, the 37-year-old French star who dons the Al Ittihad jersey, rakes in a total income of 104 million dollars. His on-field earnings amount to 100 million dollars, while his off-field revenues make up the remaining 4 million dollars. Benzema, who scored three goals in the first two matches of the season, has a contract expiring at the end of the season, sparking discussions about a potential return to Europe.

2 - Lionel Messi

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Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi, who at 38 years old dons the Inter Miami jersey, rakes in a total income of 130 million dollars. His on-field earnings amount to 60 million dollars, while his off-field revenues make up the remaining 70 million dollars. As Messi is gearing up to sign a new contract with Inter Miami, he continues to maintain partnerships with numerous brands.

1 - Ronaldo

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Cristiano Ronaldo, at the age of 40 and donning the Al Nassr jersey, is raking in a total income of 280 million dollars. His earnings from the field amount to 230 million dollars, while his off-field income stands at 50 million dollars. Among Ronaldo's goals are reaching his thousandth goal (currently 52 goals away) and clinching the 2026 World Cup with Portugal.