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Cristiano Ronaldo tops 2026 soccer pay ranking at an estimated $300 million
Forbes estimates Lionel Messi will earn $145 million, while 19-year-old Lamine Yamal ranks sixth at $55 million.
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Cristiano Ronaldo leads Forbes’ 2026 soccer pay ranking with an estimated $300 million, more than double Lionel Messi’s $145 million. Barcelona’s 19-year-old Lamine Yamal ranks sixth at $55 million, up from $43 million last year. Forbes projects $942 million combined for the top 10. Its on- and off-field estimates are before taxes and agents’ fees; Messi’s playing estimate covers calendar 2026.
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