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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has been ranked sixth among the world’s highest-paid footballers in 2026, with estimated earnings of $55 million.
According to figures published by Forbes, Yamal’s earnings comprise $35 million from football and $20 million from endorsements and other commercial activities.
The Spain international is among 10 footballers whose combined earnings are estimated at $942 million for the year.
Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list with estimated earnings of $300 million, followed by Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi, who is projected to earn $145 million.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe occupies third place with $100 million, while Manchester City striker Erling Haaland ranks fourth with $85 million.
Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior completes the top five with estimated earnings of $76 million.
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Yamal’s sixth-place position puts him ahead of Senegal international Sadio Mane, who ranks seventh with $54 million.
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is eighth with $45 million, followed by Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane with $42 million.
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah completes the top 10 with estimated earnings of $40 million.
Full list of the 10 highest-paid footballers in 2026
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nassr) — $300 million
2. Lionel Messi (Inter Miami) — $145 million
3. Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) — $100 million
4. Erling Haaland (Manchester City) — $85 million
5. Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) — $76 million
6. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) — $55 million
7. Sadio Mane (Al-Nassr) — $54 million
8. Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) — $45 million
9. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) — $42 million
10. Mohamed Salah — $40 million
The estimates include earnings from football-related activities, such as salaries and bonuses, as well as endorsements and other commercial ventures.
