JAKARTA - Cristiano Ronaldo topped the Forbes list of highest paid athletes for three consecutive years and the fifth time in his career.
After moving to Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, Ronaldo's total revenue is estimated at around 275 million US dollars.
The Portuguese forward increased his revenue by 15 million US dollars through off-field support and a lucrative sponsorship deal supported by many of his followers on social media, a total of 939 million by May 2025.
Despite the financial benefits, Ronaldo's move to the Saudi Arabian Pro League has not produced any major trophies that are comparable to the many titles he won at Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Golden State Warriors defender Stephen Curry, who in March 2025 became the first NBA player to hit 4,000 three points in his career, moved up to second in the rankings with 156 million US dollars.
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Boxer Tyson Fury is in third place with revenue of 146 million US dollars. Despite losing his world heavyweight title from Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024, Fury's revenue has been driven by partnerships promoting Malta tourism and reality shows on Netflix.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback, Dak Totaling fourth place with a revenue of 137 million US dollars, thanks to record-breaking signing bonuses and a lucrative contract extension.
Meanwhile, Argentine Lionel Messi, dropped to fifth with a revenue of 135 million US dollars - the same as last year - after moving to Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami CF, and continuing to receive support from Adidas and Apple.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, who is nearing the end of his brilliant career, is in sixth position with a revenue of 133.8 million US dollars.
MLB New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto is in seventh position, with revenue of US$114 million. The 26-year-old Dominican signed a 15-year contract worth US$765 million, which is the biggest contract in baseball history.
French striker Karim Benzema, who plays for Al Ittihad in the Saudi Arabian Pro League, is in eighth position with an income of 104 million US dollars.
baseball star Shohei Ohtani is in ninth place with USD 102.5 million, after suspending most of his earnings from a large contract with the MLB Los Angeleswas team.
His income increased significantly after last year's win bylands on the World Series.
NBA star Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns completed the top 10 with USD 101.4 million.
Apart from that, Ronaldo has received an offer from Brazilian clubs ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup.
According to Marca, although it is unclear which party has made an offer for the veteran Portuguese player, it is reported that the offer is a big offer that includes significant contributions from foreign investors.
The four Brazilian clubs that will take part in the tournament in the United States are Palmeiras, Flamengo, Fluminense, and Botafogo.
Ronaldo's current club, Al Nassr, has had a difficult season, without a title and failing to qualify for the Asian Champions League next season.
The 40-year-old forward has scored 97 goals in 109 games since joining the Saudi Arabian club in 2023.
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