Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list of world’s highest-paid athletes

Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has become the highest-paid athlete in the year 2023, having made several records by joining Saudi Arabia’s club Al Nasr. Ronaldo tops the list of highest paid athletes in Forbes list. At the same time, he has also achieved the Guinness World Record title, making him the highest earning player in 2023.

 

Looking at the figures, it is estimated that Cristiano Ronaldo has earned $136 million in the last 12 months till May 1, 2023. Let us tell you that by the month of May, the season of all sports officially ends. Cristiano Ronaldo has snatched the top spot from Lionel Messi. In the year 2022, Lionel Messi achieved this position. He was the player who earned $130 million.

 

This record breaking earnings of Cristiano Ronaldo includes on-field earnings of $46 million and off-field earnings of $90 million. Significantly, in January 2023 this year, leaving Manchester United, Ronaldo was associated with Saudi Arabian club Al Nasr. Here he was given double salary than the previous club which was $75 million. Apart from this, there is also Cristiano Ronaldo on field earning but it is not much. He also earns money through endorsement deals with Nike and CR7 brands. Let us tell you that according to Forbes sources, based on the data obtained from media reports, salary database, etc., the salary of the players is extracted.

 

Salary, prize money and bonus are included in the on-field earnings figures. Off-field earnings include sponsorship deals, appearance fees, memorabilia and licensing income. At the same time, Ronaldo also earns from many businesses, in which he has invested money.