Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list of the highest-paid footballers in the Saudi Pro League for 2024, with a staggering €200 million annual salary from Al Nassr. The Portuguese superstar is set to maintain this position until his contract with Al Nassr concludes in June 2025.
Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia followed his departure from Manchester United in 2022, marking him as one of the highest-profile players to join the league. Since his arrival, the Saudi Pro League has attracted several high-caliber players from Europe.
According to Transfermarkt, Ronaldo’s earnings significantly surpass those of his closest competitors. French forward Karim Benzema and Brazilian star Neymar are tied for the second spot, each earning €100 million per season. Benzema joined Al Ittihad after leaving Real Madrid, while Neymar made his move from Paris Saint-Germain.
Here’s the rundown of the top ten highest-paid footballers in Saudi Arabia for 2024:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr) – €200m
- Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad) – €100m
- Neymar (Al Hilal) – €100m
- Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli) – €52.5m
- Sadio Mane (Al Nassr) – €40m
- Kalidou Koulibaly (Al Hilal) – €34.7m
- Aleksandar Mitrovic (Al Hilal) – €25m
- Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Al Hilal) – €25m
- N’Golo Kante (Al Ittihad) – €25m
- Aymeric Laporte (Al Nassr) – €24.5m