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Forbes 2025: Cristiano Ronaldo Named Highest-Paid Athlete with USD 275 Million Earnings.

Awards | Dated: 20 May 2025

In May 2025, Forbes unveiled its annual list of the world's highest-paid athletes, naming Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo as the top earner. This marks his third consecutive year at the top and his fifth time overall.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Between May 2024 and May 2025, Ronaldo earned a staggering USD 275 million.
  • - Out of this, USD 225 million came from on-field earnings, largely due to his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. His off-field income, comprising endorsements, business ventures, and social media collaborations, was approximately USD 50 million.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Stephen Curry, basketball star from the United States, secured the second spot with total earnings of USD 156 million.
  • (ii) British boxer Tyson Fury came third with earnings of USD 146 million.
  • (iii) Notably, this year’s list did not feature any female athletes, a first since 2019, and no Indian athletes made it into the top 50.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who topped the Forbes 2025 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes?

Correct Answer: Cristiano Ronaldo

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About Forbes

  • CEO: Sherry Phillips
  • Headquarters: Jersey City, New Jersey, USA