“Forbes” magazine has announced the highest-earning soccer stars for the 2022/23 season. First place is a surprise…
Lionel Messi (35) and Cristiano Ronaldo (37) have to make way. There’s a new top earner among soccer stars. that French player Kylian Mbappé (23) will have the highest earnings in the 2022/23 season. His income is estimated at $128 million before taxes and agent fees. The 23-year-old player from Paris Saint-Germain sets a new “Forbes” record.
He is said to earn around $110 million through his salary and the signing of a new three-year contract with PSG. The remaining $18 million is said to come from advertising revenue. Mbappé is the face of advertising for Nike, Hublot, Dior and Oakley, among others.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains the undisputed advertising king
In second place on the list is Lionel Messi ($110 million), who was the top-earning soccer star so far with $127 million (2019). Cristiano Ronaldo ranks third in the 2022/23 season. His earnings are estimated at $100 million, of which $60 million is said to come from advertising revenue. Ronaldo earns more from advertising than any other player.
Shooting star Erling Haaland (22) from Manchester City is new to the list. The Norwegian makes his debut this season at number six on the Forbes list. Overall, his earnings are estimated at $39 million. Along with Mbappé, he is the only player under 30 to make the list.
Source: Stern
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