Yamal breaks into the world’s 10 highest-paid footballers

According to Forbes, Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal ranks sixth among the world’s highest-paid footballers in 2026, with estimated earnings of $55 million, including $35 million from football and $20 million from endorsements. Cristiano Ronaldo leads with $300 million, ahead of Lionel Messi at $145 million and Kylian Mbappé at $100 million. The top 10 are projected to earn a combined $942 million this season, with Ronaldo and Messi accounting for nearly half. Yamal’s sponsors include American Eagle, Coca-Cola and McDonald’s; American Eagle signed him to a five-year deal.