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Lamine Yamal Joins Forbes' Highest-Paid Soccer Stars List

10/17/2025

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Lamine Yamal, Barcelona winger, appears on Forbes’ 2025 list of the top 10 highest-paid soccer players, earning $43 million.
The $43 million includes $10 million from commercial partnerships.
His season produced 18 goals and 25 assists.
He signed a contract with Barcelona through 2031 after the domestic treble.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the list with $280 million, followed by Lionel Messi at $130 million and Karim Benzema at $104 million.

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Story summary

Lamine Yamal, Barcelona winger, appears on Forbes’ 2025 list of the top 10 highest-paid soccer players, earning $43 million.
The $43 million includes $10 million from commercial partnerships.
His season produced 18 goals and 25 assists.
He signed a contract with Barcelona through 2031 after the domestic treble.
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the list with $280 million, followed by Lionel Messi at $130 million and Karim Benzema at $104 million.