Ahead of Messi and Ronaldo for the first time since 2014
- Lionel Messi, who is 35 years old and earns approximately €123 million
- Cristiano Ronaldo, in third place with €103 million
- According to Forbes, Mbappe will earn €131.1 million before taxes and agency fees in 2022
Mbappe has emerged as the world's highest-paid footballer, the first time a player other than Messi or Ronaldo has topped the list in eight years, according to Forbes 😯💰 pic.twitter.com/8UsD6Ak3CG
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 7, 2022
According to Forbes magazine, French superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is set to earn a record $128 million a year, making him the world’s highest-paid footballer. This astronomical figure includes his salary at Paris Saint-Germain and the income he receives from his various advertising contracts.
