Forbes 2023: The 11 Highest-Paid Soccer Players in the World

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Cindy Mutia Annur 24/10/2023 18:35 WIB

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According to Forbes, Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list of the world's 11 highest-paid soccer players in 2023.

Forbes' 11 Highest-Paid Soccer Players in the World (2023)

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Forbes' 11 Highest-Paid Soccer Players in the World (2023)

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Forbes has released a list of the 11 highest-paid soccer players in the world, totaling US$995 million in 2023.

This figure is up approximately 53% compared to last year's total of US$652 million.

The player salaries recorded by Forbes are a combination of players' on-field earnings for the 2023-2024 season, including base salaries, bonuses, club-based image rights agreements, and off-field income.

Off-field income consists of sponsorship endorsements, licensing, appearances/memorabilia, and businesses managed by the players.

According to Forbes, Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list of the world's highest-paid soccer players in 2023. The Al-Nassr player is estimated to have earned a total of US$260 million this year.

Forbes states that Ronaldo is projected to earn US$200 million on the field. However, his contract is believed to include not only playing wages but also financial incentives from commercial agreements facilitated by his club off the field, reaching US$60 million.

The world's second-highest-paid soccer player is Lionel Messi, with total earnings of US$135 million this year.

According to Forbes, Messi's salary makes him the first Major League Soccer (MLS) player to break into the top 10 highest-paid soccer players in the world since David Beckham in 2012.

Besides Ronaldo, several other Saudi League players are on this list: Neymar, Karim Benzema, and Sadio Mane.

Here is the complete list of the 11 highest-paid soccer players in the world according to Forbes in 2023:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr): US$260 million
2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami): US$135 million
3. Neymar Jr (Al Hilal): US$112 million
4. Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain): US$110 million
5. Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad): US$106 million
6. Erling Haaland (Manchester City): US$58 million
7. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): US$53 million
8. Sadio Mane (Al Nassr): US$52 million
9. Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City): US$39 million
10. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich): US$36 million
11. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona): US$34 million

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

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