Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo tops the world’s highest-paid athletes list again. In 2024, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner announced a staggering $260 million net income. Al Nassr salary and wins made up most of the 40-year-old’s income.
The Saudi Pro League club pays the Portuguese star well. He earned $215 million last year on his current contract. Another $45 million came from off-field endorsements. Ronaldo’s big earnings pushed him far ahead of his archrival Lionel Messi, who placed fourth with $135 million.
Cristiano Ronaldo was rumored to leave Al Nassr for a new challenge earlier this year. Ronaldo may extend his contract by a year, according to recent sources. The deal extension keeps him with Saudi Pro League until June 2026. Ronaldo decided to leave Europe in December 2022, shocking the globe.
After a disappointing Manchester United career, the 40-year-old joined Al Nassr. He has scored 82 goals and 19 assists in 91 Knights of Najd games. He became the first footballer with 900 career goals after his Saudi Arabian exploits.
