Forward of the Saudi club Al-Nassr and the Portuguese national team Cristiano Ronaldo entered the Guinness Book of Records as the highest-paid athlete of 2023, according to the official website of the guide.
According to Forbes, the 38-year-old striker earned $136 million dollars over the past 12 months. It is noted that the footballer's income is formed by his salary, prize money, bonuses, proceeds from agreements with sponsors and participation in commercial projects.
Argentina striker Lionel Messi took the second place in terms of income over the past year, his income amounted to $130 million. Kylian Mbappé, forward of the French national team and PSG, earned $120 million dollars.
Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr as a free agent in January 2023. The 38-year-old forward played 19 matches for the club from the city of Al-Riyadh, scored 14 goals and made two assists.