21.10.2026 17:01
Forbes announced the highest-earning footballers of 2026. In the list, where Cristiano Ronaldo tops with an estimated income of $300 million, only Trabzonspor’s star Mohamed Salah was included from Turkey.
The highest-earning names in world football have been revealed. In the ranking prepared by Forbes taking into account estimated on-field and off-field earnings, Cristiano Ronaldo took first place. The Portuguese star was followed by Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
A BIG GAP FROM RONALDO TO MESSI
Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list with estimated earnings of $300 million. Lionel Messi was second with $145 million, while Kylian Mbappe was third with $100 million. Erling Haaland was fourth with $85 million, and Vinicius Junior was fifth with $76 million.
THE ONLY NAME FROM TURKEY IS SALAH
Mohamed Salah, who wears the Trabzonspor shirt, entered the list at No. 10 with estimated income of $40 million. The Egyptian star became the only player among footballers playing in Turkey to be in the top 10.
HERE ARE THE 10 HIGHEST-EARNING FOOTBALLERS
- 1. Cristiano Ronaldo: $300 million
- 2. Lionel Messi: $145 million
- 3. Kylian Mbappe: $100 million
- 4. Erling Haaland: $85 million
- 5. Vinicius Junior: $76 million
- 6. Lamine Yamal: $55 million
- 7. Sadio Mane: $54 million
- 8. Jude Bellingham: $45 million
- 9. Harry Kane: $42 million
- 10. Mohamed Salah: $40 million