Ronaldo Leads Weekly Salary Rankings, Messi Drops to 13th

Cristiano Ronaldo has been identified as the highest-paid footballer in the world, earning an estimated £3.42 million per week at Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. This figure places him significantly ahead of Karim Benzema, who earns £2.01 million per week at Al-Ittihad.

The report, compiled by Capology and cited by Planet Football, underscores the increasing financial influence of Saudi Arabia in football, with six players from the Saudi Pro League among the top 15 highest earners. Lionel Messi, who recently transferred to Inter Miami, has fallen to 13th place, earning £360,876 per week.

Other notable players include Erling Haaland from Manchester City, earning £525,000, and Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid, earning £512,992. The earnings listed are based on estimated base salaries and do not account for performance bonuses or endorsements.