Ronaldo tops weekly salary rankings, Messi falls to 13th

Cristiano Ronaldo has reclaimed the top spot as the world's highest-paid footballer based on weekly base salary, earning an estimated £3.42 million per week at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. This significant income places him comfortably ahead of other top earners in the sport.

The figures, compiled by Capology and reported by Planet Football, underscore the growing financial power of Saudi Arabia's football league. Six players from the Saudi Pro League feature in the top 15 highest-paid stars globally, reflecting substantial investment in the sport within the region. Karim Benzema, Ronaldo's teammate at Al-Nassr, is reportedly the second highest earner with a weekly salary of £2.01 million.

Other notable players in the top 15 include Manchester City's Erling Haaland, the Premier League's highest-paid player at £525,000 per week, and Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé, who ranks sixth with £512,992 weekly. Vinícius Júnior and Harry Kane share ninth place, each earning £410,393 per week.

Lionel Messi makes his return to the earnings rankings in 13th place following his move to Inter Miami. His reported weekly base salary stands at £360,876. The rankings are based on estimated base wages and do not account for performance bonuses, signing-on fees, image rights, or commercial endorsement deals, which could significantly increase the overall earnings of these players.

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Cristiano Ronaldo still ranks as the highest-paid player in the Saudi Pro League and world football, earning a whopping £3.4 million per week with Al-Nassr.