Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Forbes' Highest Paid Player In 2023, What About Lionel Messi?

JAKARTA - Al Nassr's player, Cristiano Ronaldo, became the world's highest-paid player in 2023, according to Forbes. The Portuguese man received at least 214 million pounds per year.

Forbes estimates Ronaldo will be paid around 164 million for his services on the gridiron. While 49 million is paid for his off-field venture.

One of them is promoting Saudi Arabia National Day and boxing fights between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou which was held in Riyadh.

Ronaldo is one of the four Saudi Arabian Pro League players who are among the top 10 highest paid players according to Forbes. Neymar, Karim Benzema and Sadio Mane are the Saudi Arabian Pro League players who are on the list.

Inter Miami player Lionel Messi is right under Ronaldo. The Argentine star earns 111 million per year.

His former Barcelona partner Neymar is in third place for a fee of 92 million per year, ahead of Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe.

Meanwhile, Erling Haaland became the Premier League player with the highest pay. He beat Liverpool's winger, Mohamed Salah.