Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese star of Al Nassr, tops the list of the highest-paid players in the Saudi Pro League, with published estimates putting his weekly earnings at nearly €4 million.
According to figures published by Saudi sports media and player salary data, Ronaldo holds the top spot by a significant margin over the league’s other high-profile stars.
Based on these estimates, Ronaldo earns approximately €4 million per week in contractual salary. This figure refers to his earnings under his playing contract and does not necessarily include income from endorsements, commercial agreements, and other business activities.
Karim Benzema, the French striker for Al-Ittihad, ranks second on the list, with an estimated weekly salary of around €2.3 million. He is followed by Sadio Mané, the Senegalese star of Al Nassr, who reportedly earns approximately €770,000 per week.
Ronaldo has been among the highest-paid footballers in the world since joining Al Nassr at the end of 2022. His contract with the Saudi club and the income associated with his presence in the country have attracted significant attention from sports media worldwide.
Ronaldo’s substantial earnings are part of a broader effort to attract some of the world’s biggest football stars to the Saudi Pro League. In recent years, the league has used significant investment to bring numerous high-profile international players to Saudi clubs.
However, the exact salaries of players in Saudi football are not always officially disclosed by the clubs. Figures reported by media outlets and specialized databases may therefore vary depending on how salaries, bonuses, and contractual benefits are calculated.
Writer:Salima Aryaei
