Ronaldo Tops 2024 Earnings List

Once more ranking highest on the worldwide pay scale are Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo. Opening a new tab with a jaw-breaking net income of $260 million in 2024, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner The most of the forty-year-old’s income comes from his Al Nassr salary and wins. The Saudi Pro League team has a great contract with the Portuguese talent.

Last year, his present contract paid him a whopping $215 million. Through off-field sponsorships, he added still additional $45 million. With total earnings of $135 million, Ronaldo’s enormous revenue puts him miles ahead of his arch-rival Lionel Messi who placed fourth on the list.

Rumours earlier this year suggested Cristiano Ronaldo would be on his way out of Al Nassr for a fresh challenge. Recent estimates, however, point to Ronaldo probably extending his contract by another year. The contract extension will bind him to the Saudi Pro League team till June 2026. When Ronaldo said he would be leaving Europe in December 2022, he stunned the globe.

Following a disappointing time with Manchester United, the forty-year-old signed with Al Nassr. With 91 games for the Knights of Najd, he has scored 82 goals and given 19 assists. His riches in Saudi Arabia enabled him to become the first football player to register 900 career goals in official games.