Ronaldo earns Guinness World Record as highest-paid athlete in 2023

Portuguese football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has earned a Guinness World Records title for the highest annual earnings for an athlete in 2023, according to a statement released on the organization’s website.

“For the first time since 2017 (and third time overall), Ronaldo has topped Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, earning himself a Guinness World Records title for the highest annual earnings for an athlete in 2023,” the statement reads.

Ronaldo’s record earnings for the year are estimated at $136m, including $46m in on-field earnings and $90m in off-field earnings, according to Forbes.

Argentinian great Lionel Messi came in second with $130m, split evenly between $65m in on-field earnings and $65m in off-field earnings.In comparison, French forward Kylian Mbappe’s on-field earnings of $100m contribute heavily to his total of $120m.