French media Foot Mercato has listed the top 10 highest-earning footballers in the world for 2024, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading with €263 million, Lionel Messi second with €124 million, and Neymar third with €101 million.
The specific ranking is as follows:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – €263 million
2. Lionel Messi – €124 million
3. Neymar – €101 million
4. Karim Benzema – €96 million
5. Kylian Mbappé – €83 million
6. Erling Haaland – €55 million
7. Vinícius Júnior – €51 million
8. Mohamed Salah – €49 million
9. Sadio Mané – €48 million
10. Kevin De Bruyne – €36 million