Yamal on Forbes rich list, Vini Júnior sixth | OneFootball

At just 18 years old, Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has entered Forbes magazine’s ranking of the 10 highest-paid players in the world, in a list published this Thursday that also includes Brazilian Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid.

The magazine estimates the young Spaniard’s annual earnings at $43 million (R$ 234.2 million, at the current exchange rate). He renewed his contract with Barça in May through 2031.

Of this total, around $10 million (R$ 54.5 million) would come from sponsorships with brands such as Adidas.

The young Spaniard closes a list led by Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo ($280 million), with Argentine icon Lionel Messi in second place at $130 million, up to $70 million of which comes from endorsements, according to Forbes.

The ranking also features Frenchman Karim Benzema (3rd) and Senegalese Sadio Mané (8th), who play in Saudi football; Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé (4th), Vinícius Júnior (6th), and Jude Bellingham (9th); and Premier League players Erling Haaland (5th) and Mohamed Salah (7th).

Highest-paid players according to Forbes (in dollars):

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (POR/Al Nassr): $280 million

2. Lionel Messi (ARG/Inter Miami): $130 million

3. Karim Benzema (FRA/Al Ittihad): $104 million

4. Kylian Mbappé (FRA/Real Madrid): $95 million

5. Erling Haaland (NOR/Manchester City): $80 million

6. Vinicius Jr (BRA/Real Madrid): $60 million

7. Mohamed Salah (EGY/Liverpool): $55 million

8. Sadio Mané (SEN/Al Nassr): $54 million

9. Jude Bellingham (ENG/Real Madrid): $44 million

10. Lamine Yamal (ESP/FC Barcelona): $43 million

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