3. Cristiano Ronaldo
- On-Field: $60 Million
- Off-Field: $55 Million
Before Manchester United terminated his contract during the FIFA World Cup 2022 break, five-time Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo had a $60 million contract with the Premier League giants. The 37-year-old Ronaldo is the most followed sportsperson across social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and makes a massive amount of money through his social media presence. The Portugal captain has lucrative deals with Nike, Herbalife and Clear shampoo among others.