Over the past decade, women’s football has experienced remarkable growth, although its financial landscape still lags significantly behind that of the men’s game.While men’s football benefits from lucrative TV rights deals and high spectator interest, women’s football is steadily gaining more attention and funding.According to Forbes, Cristiano Ronaldo was the highest-paid footballer in 2023, earning an extraordinary annual salary of over €200 million at Al-Nassr. In stark contrast, the highest-paid female footballer, Alex Morgan, has an annual salary of $0.8 million. However, her total annual income reaches $7.1 million when factoring in her $6.3 million in off-field revenue, as reported by Statista in 2023.Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas ranks as the second highest-paid player in women’s football, surpassing Megan Rapinoe following the American star’s retirement in 2023.Here, we highlight the top five highest-paid female footballers worldwide, showcasing their contributions to the sport and their influence on its growing financial landscape.
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