Home Football In the past 5 years, Ronaldo has earned more than $16m more than rival Messi

In the past 5 years, Ronaldo has earned more than $16m more than rival Messi

Football — 05/31/2023

According to data presented by SafeBettingSites.com, Cristiano Ronaldo has earned $629 million through salary and endorsements over the past 5 years, $16 million more than rival Messi.

The rivalry on and off the pitch between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has fueled a significant portion of football’s incredible pay rise, even though the duo is close to retiring. But the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Nassr took things to the next level, making him the highest-paid player in the game and the highest-paid athlete in 2023.

According to Forbes data, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has earned $46 million in salary and $109 million through advertising deals this year, pushing his five-year total income to a remarkable figure. a staggering $629 million. His on-field earnings account for 54% of that value, with $345 million over the past five years. Statistics show that Ronaldo made another $284 million through sponsorships and endorsements during this period, with 2023 delivering the highest annual off-field earnings.

Although Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi in total earnings for five years, the 2022 World Cup winner is at the top of the pitch in terms of earnings. Forbes data shows that Messi earned $406 million through his salary from 2019 to 2023, $61 million more than Cristiano. On the other hand, his off-field earnings are $77 million less than the Portuguese soccer superstar, with Messi earning $207 million through advertising deals over the past five years.

Cristiano Ronaldo doubles off-field income

Thanks to their growing popularity, both soccer superstars have seen their off-field earnings skyrocket over the years. Forbes data shows that Cristiano Ronaldo has more than doubled his off-field income over the past five years. In 2023, he raised $90 million through endorsements and funding, up from $44 million five years ago. On the other hand, his annual salary fell 57% during the period, falling from $109 million in 2019 to $46 million this year.

Messi’s off-field earnings have also grown impressively, growing from $35 million to $65 million during this period. But like rival Cristiano, Messi’s salary has also fallen over the past five years, dropping 30% from $92 million to $65 million.