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Cristiano Ronaldo earning DOUBLE the amount of Neymar as Saudi Pro League's top 10 salaries revealed ahead of 2024-25 season

Ronaldo's move to Al Nassr in January 2023 marked a significant moment in the history of the Saudi Pro League as the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star's transition to the Middle East was the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/cristiano-ronaldo-tops-lionel-messi-neymar-kylian-mbappe-rich-list-earnings-usd260-million-2023/bltb86d8515d014891b" target="_blank">beginning of a wave of high-profile signings</a>. Although the Portuguese has failed to inspire Al-Nassr to a league championship in two attempts, his <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-back-grind-georgina-rodriguez-films-al-nassr-superstar-training-sprints-kids-poolside-kickaround/blt89aff59cd0b1314b" target="_blank">50-goal return in the 2023-24 campaign</a> shows that every buck spent on him is worth the money - without even factoring in the magnetic commercial pull of the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

WHAT HAPPENED?

According to <a href="https://www.capology.com/sa/saudi-pro-league/salaries/" target="_blank">Capology</a>, Ronaldo is the highest-paid player in the Saudi Pro League, earning a staggering €200 million annually. This is double that of the league's next highest earners, Neymar and Karim Benzema who earn €100 million each. The star triumvirate is followed by former Manchester City player Riyad Mahrez at €52.5 million.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<table><thead><tr><th>Rank</th><th>Player</th><th>Wages</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)</td><td>€200m (£168m/$217m)</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Karim Benzema (Al Ittihad)</td><td>€100m (£84m/$108m)</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Neymar (Al Hilal)</td><td>€100m (£84m/$91m)</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Riyad Mahrez (Al-Ahli)</td><td>€52.5m (£44m/$57m)</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sadio Mane (Al Nassr)</td><td>€40m (£34m/$43m)</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Kalidou Koulibaly (Al Hilal) </td><td>€34.7m (£29m/$38m)</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Aleksandar Mitrovic (Al Hilal) </td><td>€25m (£84m/$27m)</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Sergej Milinkovic-Savic (Al Hilal)</td><td>€25m (£21m/$27m)</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>N'Golo Kante (Al Ittihad) </td><td>€25m (£21m/$27m)</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Aymeric Laporte (Al Nassr) </td><td>€24.5m (£21m/$27m)</td></tr></tbody></table>

TOP 10 EARNERS IN SAUDI PRO LEAGUE

The significant salaries of these players illustrate the Saudi Pro League's commitment to becoming a premier destination for top football talent. As the 2024-25 season kick-off approaches, a host of other stars are being linked to Saudi Arabia, including Casemiro, Ederson, Alisson Becker and Kevin De Bruyne.

WHAT NEXT?

Neymar was able to make just five appearances for Al-Hilal in the 2023-24 campaign after his season was curtailed by a horrific ACL injury. This means that the Brazilian has pocketed a whopping €20m for each appearance! However, he is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/neymar-back-on-grass-brazil-superstar-looking-sharp-al-hilal-agility-drills-steps-up-recovery-acl-surgery/blt1540a680f0c6c328" target="_blank">getting closer to making a return </a>and will be eager to live up to expectations by helping his side defend the league title.

DID YOU KNOW?

Cristiano Ronaldo earning DOUBLE the amount of Neymar as Saudi Pro League's top 10 salaries revealed ahead of 2024-25 season | Goal.com

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly earning double that of Neymar as Saudi Pro League&apos;s top 10 salaries have been revealed ahead of the 2024-25 season.