Young Gun: Lamine Yamal Makes Forbes' Top 10 Highest-Paid Players in 2025
Lamine Yamal, Barcelona's 18-year-old sensation, has broken into the top 10 list of Forbes' highest-paid footballers in 2025, with Cristiano Ronaldo claiming the top spot.
Lamine Yamal's astonishing rise continues to captivate the football world...
Lamine Yamal, an 18-year-old winger from Barcelona, has joined the ranks of football's highest-paid players, securing a spot among Forbes' top 10 in 2025. The list is topped by Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo's impressive earnings of $280 million this year solidify his position as the highest-paid footballer. His recent two-year contract extension with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League has contributed significantly to his financial dominance.
Cristiano Ronaldo has made history as the first footballer to achieve billionaire status and has topped the world's highest-paid athletes list for three consecutive years. The Portuguese forward is also getting close to scoring 1,000 career goals.
Lionel Messi trails behind Ronaldo in earnings, with a total of $130 million, according to Forbes. The 38-year-old Inter Miami forward generates most of his income through off-field deals.
Lionel Messi's lucrative endorsement deals include partnerships with Adidas, Lay's, and Mastercard. He also recently launched his own sports drink, contributing to his impressive earnings of $130 million.
Karim Benzema secures the third spot among the highest-paid athletes, with earnings of $104 million, largely due to his lucrative move to Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad.
Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City's Erling Haaland round out the top five, with earnings of $95 million and $80 million, respectively. Both players are contenders for the Ballon d'Or award in the coming decade.
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Lamine Yamal's Record-Breaking Season
Lamine Yamal's astonishing rise continues to captivate the football world. The 17-year-old Spanish sensation has been instrumental in Barcelona's success, scoring 18 goals and providing 25 assists in all competitions this season. His impressive form also played a crucial role in Spain's European Championship victory.
Lamine Yamal's impressive performances have attracted top brands, with Beats by Dre joining his growing list of sponsors that already includes Adidas, Konami, and Powerade. This deal has significantly boosted his earnings, bringing his total to $43 million.
The talented youngster recently signed a new contract with Barcelona, keeping him at the club until 2031, after helping the team secure a domestic treble consisting of LaLiga, Copa del Rey, and Spanish Super Cup titles.
Yamal also made history by inheriting the iconic number 10 shirt previously worn by Lionel Messi, symbolizing the passing of the torch to a new generation of football stars.
Forbes' 10 highest-paid football players in 2025
1) Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr): $280 million
2) Lionel Messi (Inter Miami): $130 million
3) Karim Benzema (Al-Ittihad): $104 million
4) Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid): $95 million
5) Erling Haaland (Manchester City): $80 million
6) Vinicius Jr (Real Madrid): $60 million
7) Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): $55 million
8) Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr): $54 million
9) Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid): $44 million
10) Lamine Yamal (Barcelona): $43 million
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