Saudi Pro League salaries 2026/27: Cristiano Ronaldo is highest-paid player in the world
The new season of the Saudi Pro League starts in less than a week and even though temperatures are still oppressively high, the action on the field promises to be even more heated. All eyes will be on Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo, who finally ended his wait for a trophy, having arrived in 2022. Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr clinched the SPL title with a 4-1 victory over Damac on the final…
As the new season of the Saudi Pro League commences, the spotlight is on the world's highest-paid player, Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese superstar has finally tasted victory with his current club, Al Nassr, having won the league title in the 2022-23 campaign. Following their triumph, Ronaldo shifted his focus to international football, leading Portugal in the World Cup held in North America. However, their campaign came to an end in the last-16 stage, following a loss to eventual champions Spain.
Now, Ronaldo and other top players have returned to the Saudi Pro League, where they will undoubtedly be well-rewarded for their efforts. According to recent data collected from capology.com, salaryleaks.com, and various media reports, Ronaldo tops the list of the highest-paid players in the Saudi Pro League for the 2026/27 season.
The 38-year-old is set to earn an impressive €4 million per week during his stay with Al Nassr. Following Ronaldo, Karim Benzema of Al Hilal secures the second spot with a weekly wage of €2.3 million. Other notable players on the list include Sadio Mane, Kalidou Koulibaly, Ivan Toney, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Darwin Nunez, Theo Hernandez, Kingsley Coman, and Mateo Retegui.
The Saudi Pro League continues to attract top talent from around the world, offering lucrative contracts to its players.
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