Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year and the fifth time in his career.

Forbes magazine has published its annual report on the income of the world’s biggest athletes and the Portugal forward has come out on top

Cristiano Ronaldo has clinched the top spot on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for 2025, amassing a staggering $275 million. This figure represents the third-highest annual earning for any athlete in Forbes' history.