#TrumpBTCTreasury Cristiano Ronaldo Reigns Supreme on World’s Highest Paid Athletes List for 2025; Messi, Benzema in Top 10 As Mbappe Slides

Ronaldo holds a $119 million lead over second-placed Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, who earned $156 million this year.

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At 40 years of age, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to redefine longevity and dominance, not just on the pitch, but in the financial arena as well. Fresh off leading Portugal to Nations League glory with a memorable victory over Spain, the Al Nassr forward has now added another feather to his cap.

The Portuguese icon has again topped Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes for 2025, raking in a staggering $275 million between May 2024 and May 2025. This marks the third consecutive year that CR7 leads the rankings and his fifth time overall, putting him in elite company when it comes to lifetime earnings.