League & Cups. Tables. Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest paid footballer in 2023, earning more than Lionel Messi and Neymar during the past year, according to Forbes. As of August 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo's net worth is estimated at $500 million, making him the 3rd richest footballer in the world. 2. Lionel Messi (Net Worth) - $600 million Cristiano Ronaldo became the world's highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr nearly doubled his annual playing salary while Paris St Germain duo Lionel Messi and Kylian Cristiano Ronaldo, a renowned Portuguese footballer, is one of the most successful players in the sport. With a current net worth of approximately $500 million, he holds the position of the third richest footballer globally. Ronaldo's exceptional skills and numerous achievements have contributed significantly to his financial success. Cristiano Ronaldo, the first team sports athlete to generate over US$ 1 billion in career earnings (before taxation), is the third richest footballer in the world. Throughout his tenure, the Portuguese legend has earned millions of dollars in salary, compensation, and endorsement agreements having played for some of the world's most prestigious Image credit: Cristiano Ronaldo/@Cristiano/Twitter. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi — two of the greatest footballers of all time — are regulars on numerous ‘rich lists’. However, the likes of Neymar Jr. and Mohamed Salah, two highly experienced forwards, also rake in millions. Using data from Celebrity Net Worth and other sources such as ESPN, Stacker compiled net worth data as well as life and career insights from the richest current and former soccer players in the Mary K. Jacob. Published Feb. 17, 2023, 2:04 p.m. ET. Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at a $300,000-per-month luxury suite in Saudi Arabia. Cristiano Ronaldo is living just how you’d expect a guy Cristiano Ronaldo is not a billionaire but a millionaire. However, his career earnings surpassed one billion dollars in 2020. It makes Ronaldo the first professional football player in the world to achieve the status of earning a billion dollars throughout his career. Ronaldo /Image/Instagram. Here is the current top 10. 1. Cristiano Ronaldo: $136 million. Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo ranks as the world’s highest paid athlete with an annual income at a whopping $136 million. RQ3lQl.