Yamal breaks into 10 highest paid footballers in the world [Full list]

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been ranked sixth among the world’s highest-paid footballers in 2026, with estimated earnings of $55 million, according to Forbes.

Cristiano Ronaldo tops the ranking with $300 million, followed by Lionel Messi with $145 million and Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé with $100 million.

Forbes estimates that the 10 highest-paid footballers will earn a combined $942 million this season, with Ronaldo and Messi accounting for nearly half of the total.

Below is the list of the world’s 10 highest-paid footballers in 2026, according to Forbes.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo — $300 million
The Al Nassr forward leads the ranking with estimated earnings of $3...