1. Cristiano Ronaldo: $300 million
On-Field: $250 million | Off-Field: $50 million | Age: 41 | Nationality: Portugal | Club: Al Nassr
After Portugal flamed out of the World Cup, Ronaldo told reporters the 2026 tournament would be his final appearance on the global stage. And while he returned to the national team for the UEFA Nations League, his unexplained departure from the squad’s camp ahead of its match with Denmark last week has left his international future in question, as well as how it impacts his quest for 1,000 career goals. (The president of Portugal’s federation this week called it a “misunderstanding that needs to be resolved internally.”) Off the pitch, Ronaldo continues to build his business portfolio. He struck partnerships with home technology provider Dreame and Lego, and he also took a stake in international streamer LiveModeTV earlier this year.