Ronaldo leads football salary rankings as Messi drops to 13th
Cristiano Ronaldo has reclaimed his spot as the highest-paid footballer in the world by weekly base salary. The latest rankings show Lionel Messi falling to 13th place after his move to Inter Miami. The list highlights the increasing presence of Saudi Pro League players among the top earners. The figures are based solely on estimated base salaries and exclude bonuses and endorsements.
What we know
- Cristiano Ronaldo earns an estimated £3.42 million per week at Al-Nassr, topping the global list.
- Karim Benzema is second, reportedly earning £2.01 million per week at Al-Ittihad.
- Six Saudi Pro League players are now among the 15 highest-paid footballers worldwide.
- Erling Haaland is the Premier League’s top earner with a weekly base salary of £525,000.
- Lionel Messi returns to the list in 13th place, reportedly earning £360,876 per week at Inter Miami.
