US EditionCristiano Ronaldo Tops Forbes List of Highest-Paid Athletes for 2025
- For the third year running, Cristiano Ronaldo has ranked first on Forbes' roster of the top-earning athletes, with his total estimated income reaching $275 million.
- Ronaldo increased his earnings by an additional $15 million thanks to endorsements and sponsorship agreements supported by his 939 million social media followers.
- Stephen Curry advanced to second place with $156 million after becoming the first NBA athlete to surpass 4,000 made three-point shots in March 2025.
- Tyson Fury, the British heavyweight boxer, secured the third spot with earnings of $146 million, even after he lost his world heavyweight championship to Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine in December 2024.
- The rankings highlight Ronaldo's continued dominance in earnings and suggest that off-field ventures and social media reach remain key income drivers for athletes.
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