Cristiano Ronaldo Headed the forbes list of the best paid athletes in the world For the third consecutive year and fifth time in his career. After its transfer to the club Al Nassr De Republic of Saudi Arabiathe estimated football profits of the footballer are around 275 million dollars According to the aforementioned specialized publication.
The Portuguese striker increased its income by 15 million dollars through sponsorships outside the court, as well as lucrative sponsorship agreements backed by their great followers on social networks: 939 million in total as of May.
Despite unexpected financial gain, Ronaldo has not yet achieved any important trophy with his new team in the Saudi Pro Leaguecompared to the numerous titles he won while he was in the Manchester United And especially in the Real Madrid.
Stephen Curry: 156 million
Meanwhile, The base of the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Currywho in March became the first NBA player to reach the 4.000 triples In his career, he jumped second in the ranking with 156 million dollars.
Curry, during a press conference this last Thursday after the Warriors being eliminated.
The boxer Tyson Fury won third place with 146 million dollars. Despite losing your worldwide heavyweight titles Oleksandr USYK In December, Fury's income has been promoted by collaborations that promote tourism in Malta and its reality show in Netflix.
The quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescot reached fourth place with 137 million dollarsthanks to bonuses by record signature and a lucrative extension of the contract.
Messi, fourth thanks to his sponsorships
Meanwhile, the Argentine Lionel Messi fell to fifth place with 135 million dollars (the same as last year) after having passed to Inter Miami Cf de la MLSin addition to continuing to receive high -profile sponsorships from brands such as Adidas y Apple.
The eaves of Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron Jamesapproaching at the end of his illustrious career, was in sixth place with 133.8 million dollars.
LeBron James, in a Lakers match.
El outfielder of the New York Mets, Juan Sototook the seventh place with an income of 114 million. The 26 -year -old Dominican signed a contract of 765 million for 15 yearsthe most large in the history of baseball.
Karim Benzema, in eighth position
The French striker My wifewho plays in the Al Ittihad de arabia saudioccupies the eighth place with profits from 104 million dollars.
Karim Benzema celebrates a goal with Al Ittihad.
The Shohei Ohtani baseball star occupies the ninth place with 102.5 million, having deferred most of his earnings from his Megantrato with Los Angeles DodgersMLB team. Their profits were significantly driven by the victory of the Dodgers in the World Series last year.
The NBA star Kevin Durant, of the Phoenix Sunscomplete the top 10 with 101.4 million dollars.
The 10 best paid athletes in 2025
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer): 275 million dollars
2. Stephen Curry (basketball): 156 million dollars
3. Tyson Fury (boxing): 146 million dollars
4. Dak Prescott (American football): 137 million dollars
5. Lionel Messi (Soccer): 135 million dollars
6. LeBron James (Basketball): 133.8 million dollars
7. Juan Soto (baseball): 114 million dollars
8. Karim Benzema (Soccer): 104 million dollars
9. Shohei Ohtani (baseball): 102.5 million dollars
10. Kevin Durant (basketball): 101.4 million dollars
