Vinicius Jr. is one of the highest paid Brazilian players in the world according to Forbes

The traditional North American magazine Forbes published this Thursday (16) the most recent edition of its annual ranking of the highest paid football players on the planet – and Brazil has only one representative on the list: Vinicius Jr.. The Real Madrid striker, one of the main names of the new generation, is in sixth place, with an estimated earnings of 60 million dollars a year, equivalent to around 340 million reals.

The list takes into account not only the salaries paid by clubs, but also the extra income that athletes earn through advertising, sponsorships, social networks, commercial deals and investments. In Vini Jr.’s case, his growing international visibility and partnerships with big brands have significantly increased his earnings off the court.

Even though he is only 25 years old, the player revealed by Flamengo is already considered one of the main assets of world football. At Real Madrid since 2018, he has won major titles and has become a key part of the Merengue attack. He recently started wearing the Spanish club’s number 7 shirt, an emblematic number that has already been worn by idols such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Raúl.

Top of the list Forbesappears precisely Cristiano Ronaldoof Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian club. The Portuguese star leads by a wide margin, earning an impressive $280 million per season, most of this amount coming from commercial deals and marketing efforts. Next is the Argentine Lionel MessiHe currently plays for Inter Miami in the United States, earning $135 million a year. Karim Benzemaformer Real Madrid and now also in Saudi football (Al Ittihad), completes the podium with 106 million dollars a year.

The French Kylian Mbappeof Paris Saint-Germain, figures in fifth place, while the young Englishman Jude Bellinghamteammate of Vinicius Jr. at Real Madrid, occupies ninth place. The list also highlights the presence of Yamal laminaejust 18 years old, considered one of the greatest promises of European football. The Barcelona striker closes the top 10 with an estimated income of 43 million dollars a year.

The ranking of Forbes highlights, once again, the growth of the commercial influence of footballers, especially those who, in addition to their sporting talent, become global icons. Although there is only one Brazilian in the top ten, Vinicius Jr. represents a new generation of athletes who combine high-level sporting performance with relevance off the field.

In addition to his performances in the Spanish club, the number 7 is also a fundamental player in the Brazilian team, where the expectation is that he will lead the team in the next World Cup cycles.

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Source: Terra