Abdukodir Khusanov Named Among Forbes Highest-Paid World Cup Players
Abdukodir Khusanov has been recognised as one of the most financially successful athletes at the current World Cup. According to a new ranking published by Forbes Russia the 22-year-old Uzbekistan international secured the 38th position on a comprehensive list detailing the tournament’s 48 highest-paid players.
The financial breakdown reveals that Khusanov earns an impressive $5 mln annually from his on-field activities. Furthermore his growing commercial appeal generates an additional $1.2 mln per year off the pitch.
His financial portfolio is bolstered by significant commercial partnerships and entrepreneurial ventures. The young athlete currently holds a major sponsorship deal with sportswear giant Puma and successfully launched his very own energy drink brand named AK45 last year.
To compile this exhaustive list Forbes evaluated the total annual income of participating athletes. The final figures account for a wide range of revenue streams including:
- Club salaries and performance bonuses
- Lucrative advertising contracts
- Personal sponsorships
- Image licensing and independent business revenues
Financial analysts pulled raw data from official club statements alongside metrics from dedicated sports platforms such as Capology, Football Benchmark and Spotrac. All listed sums are represented in U.S. dollars prior to the deduction of taxes and agent commissions.
The World’s Top Earners and Club Teammates
Khusanov is joined on the prestigious list by several of his Manchester City teammates. Defender Josko Gvardiol occupies the 23rd spot with an estimated on-field income of $17.5 mln and $2 mln from external endorsements. Meanwhile star striker Erling Haaland sits in fourth place earning $60 mln from football and $20 mln from commercial deals.
At the very summit of the Forbes ranking the sport’s most iconic veteran figures continue to dominate the financial landscape.
| Player | Overall Rank | On-Field Earnings | Off-Field Earnings |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 1st | $230 mln | $50 mln |
| Lionel Messi | 2nd | $60 mln | $70 mln |
| Kylian Mbappe | 3rd | $70 mln | $25 mln |
