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The top 10 highest-earning footballers have been announced: how much money do they make?

According to Forbes' estimate, Ronaldo's total earnings amount to 300 million dollars. This is twice Messi's earnings

Top 10 highest-earning footballers revealed: how much do they make?

Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo will become the world's highest-earning footballer in the 2026/2027 season. According to Forbes estimates, his total income will amount to 300 million dollars. This is twice as much as Messi's income.

The publication's calculations take into account the players' salaries and other payments from their clubs, as well as income from off-pitch activities. Ronaldo is expected to receive 250 million dollars from Al-Nassr and another 50 million dollars from other sources.

Second place in the ranking went to Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi with an income of 145 million dollars. Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé took third place — his income is estimated at 100 million dollars.

According to Forbes, the world's top 10 highest-earning footballers for the 2026/2027 season are as follows:

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