29 October 2024
A year after Saudi Pro League clubs spent a record $1 billion, the market has calmed down considerably.
With falling oil prices and financial challenges with several large projects, the Saudi state has only invested $524 million in new players this summer. While the stars who have made their way to the Middle East continue to receive high salaries, the record of new arrivals is not so special.
Despite the careful spending habits, four players from the Saudi Pro League are among the ten highest paid soccer players in the world. Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with a total earnings of $285 million, followed by Lionel Messi with $135 million. The Premier League has three representatives, while La Liga has two and Major League Soccer has one player, Messi.
Ronaldo, 39, plays for Al Nassr and is expected to earn $220 million on the field this season, including financial incentives from his club. His record number surpasses the record of $260 million from 2023. Messi, 37, has an impressive contract with Inter Miami, earning $60 million on the pitch and $75 million from endorsements and Partnerships.
10. Kevin De Bruyne:
39 million dollars
Height: 33
Club: Manchester City
Nationality: Belgium
On the field: $35 million
Off the field: $4 million
9. Sadio Mané:
52 million dollars
Height: 32
Club: Al Nasr
Nationality: Senegal
On the field: $48 million
Off the field: $4 million
8. Mohamed Salah:
53 million dollars
Height: 32
Club: Liverpool
Nationality: Egypt
On the field: $35 million
Off the field: $18 million
7. Vinicius Jr.:
US $ 55 million
Height: 24
Club: Real Madrid
Nationality: Brazil
On the field: $40 million
Off the field: $15 million
6. Erling Haaland:
US $ 60 million
Height: 24
Club: Manchester City
Nationality: Norwegian
On the field: $46 million
Off the field: $14 million
5. Kylian Mbappé:
90 million dollars
Height: 25
Club: Real Madrid
Nationality: France
On the field: $70 million
Off the field: $20 million
4.Karim Benzema:
US $ 104 million
Height: 36
Club: Al Ittihad
Nationality: France
On the field: $100 million
Off the field: $4 million
3. Neymar:
US $ 110 million
Height: 32
Club: Al Hilal
Nationality: Brazil
On the field: $80 million
Off the field: $30 million
2. Lionel Messi:
135 million dollars
Height: 37
Club: Inter Miami
Nationality: Argentina
On the field: $60 million
Off the field: $75 million
1. Cristiano Ronaldo:
285 million dollars
Height: 39
Club: Al Nasr
Nationality: Portugal
On the field: US$220 million
Off the field: $65 million
Text: Justin Birnbaum
Photos: Peter Glaser and Wikimedia Commons
2024-10-29 16:00:00
#Top #Highest #Paid #Soccer #Players #World #Top #Earners #Transfers
