Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al-Nassr, topped the list of the world's highest-earning football players for 2026, released by Forbes on Monday, with total revenues of $300 million, significantly ahead of his closest competitors.
Top Ten Ranking
Argentine Lionel Messi, captain of Inter Miami, came in second with total revenues of $145 million, followed by Frenchman Kylian Mbapp茅, striker for Real Madrid, in third place with revenues of $100 million. Norwegian Erling Haaland, striker for Manchester City, came fourth with revenues of $85 million, ahead of Brazilian Vin铆cius J煤nior, Real Madrid star, who came fifth with $76 million.
Arab Presence on the List
The list saw Egyptian Mohamed Salah, star of Trabzonspor, in tenth place, with total annual revenues of $40 million, making him the sole Arab representative among the top ten. Spanish teenager Lamine Yamal, Barcelona star, took sixth place with total revenues of $55 million, followed by Senegalese Sadio Man茅, player for Al-Nassr, in seventh place with $54 million.
Income Sources
Englishman Jude Bellingham, player for Real Madrid, came in eighth with revenues of $45 million, ahead of his compatriot Harry Kane, striker for Bayern Munich, who came ninth with $42 million. Income estimates typically include players' salaries and bonuses with clubs, as well as off-pitch earnings, such as sponsorship deals, advertising, and business activities.
Source: Anadolu Agency
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