Crackin' the Top Earners: Cristiano Ronaldo Leads the Pack Again
Highest-Earning Athlete Outpaces All Competitors in Financial Gains - Unprecedented Income: Sports Figure Eclipses All Earnings of Fellow Athletes
Hey there, sports fans!
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football legend, is back on top as the world's highest-paid athlete for the third year in a row! The 40-year-old maestro has roped in an estimated $275 million (approx. €245 million) in the past year, according to the financial gurus over at Forbes.
Ronaldo's irresistible charm and athletic prowess have earned him a spot at the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, competing in the Saudi Professional League. His magnetic personality on social media, with a whopping 653 million followers on Instagram, combines with his slew of endorsement deals to generate mega-millions.
In the number two position, we've got the sensational Stephen Curry, an NBA star shining bright with $156 million (approx. €140 million) in earnings. Hangin' tough in third place, we've got British boxer Tyson Fury, who's not just stepping up in the ring but also starring in a hit Netflix reality show.
Messi Mix-Up
While Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi, now with Inter Miami, has been a close competitor, in the latest rankings, he's slipped to fifth place with $135 million. Meanwhile, American football whiz Dak Prescott is in fourth place with earnings of $137 million, as per Forbes.
Rounding out the top six are basketball legend LeBron James earning $133.8 million, followed closely by baseball sensation Juan Soto at $114 million. French footballer Karim Benzema follows at $104 million, while MLB standout Shohei Ohtani brings up the ninth spot with $102.5 million. Last but not least, basketball mastermind, Kevin Durant, rounds out the top ten with earnings of $101.4 million.
Ronaldo's earnings may be unsurpassed in 2025, but both Messi and Floyd Mayweather, another powerhouse earner, are commonly among the highest-paid athletes worldwide, although specific figures for 2025 are not available for them.
That's all folks! Keep your eyes peeled for more sports earnings news and remember – these athletes are breaking records one goal, one game, one punch at a time!
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[1] Ronaldo's highest earnings reported in Forbes' 2025 list of highest-paid athletes. [Source: Forbes][2] In past years, Messi has been among the highest-paid athletes, often competing with Ronaldo for the top spot. [Source: Forbes][3] Specific figures for Mayweather's earnings in 2025 are not provided in the search results. [Source: Forbes]
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