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Ronaldo reigns supreme at the top of the rankings at the age of 40. |
The 40-year-old striker leads absolutely with earnings of $280 million , almost double that of the runner-up. Ronaldo's revenue-generating ability in Saudi Arabia is unmatched, leading to massive commercial deals.
Second on the list is Lionel Messi with $130 million . Despite moving to MLS, Leo's brand still generates significantly higher income than many contemporary stars. Karim Benzema ranks third with $104 million , demonstrating the Middle Eastern financial power in attracting superstars.
In the next group, two familiar faces of European football are included: Kylian Mbappe with $95 million and Erling Haaland with $80 million . These are the only two names in the top 5 who are still playing in major European leagues, proving that their market value and professional skills are both high.
From sixth to eighth place are the attacking trio of Vinicius Jr. ( $60 million ), Mohamed Salah ( $55 million ), and Sadio Mane ( $54 million ). Mane remains in the top earners despite no longer playing in Europe, demonstrating his significant image value in Africa and the Middle East.
Jude Bellingham ( $44 million ) and Lamine Yamal ( $43 million ) wrap up the top 10 spots. This reflects the fact that young players are earning top salaries by leveraging their strengths to develop their image.
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Top 10 highest-earning football players in 2025. |
Source: https://znews.vn/ronaldo-kiem-tien-khong-co-doi-thu-post1605233.html
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