Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the best players of all time, has topped Forbes’ list of the highest-paid sportsmen, earning an estimated $136 million in the previous year. We present you the list of the top 10 highest paid athletes.
The Portuguese player topped the list after joining a Saudi Arabian club, where he earns an estimated $75 million in playing salaries as well as money from advertising. Al Nassr’s player took the top rank for the first time in over six years.
Football players dominated as next on the much-sought list were Argentine professional footballer Lionel Messi, and French player Kylian Mbappe who remained the other top highest-paid athletes.
Legend basketball player LeBron James and boxer Canelo Alvarez are next to squat on the list, who made $ 119.5 million and $ 110 million respectively.
With $107 million, Golfer Dustin Johnson was number six and Phil Mickelson raked in $106 million which helped in getting the seventh spot. The 8th spot was for NBA champion Stephen Curry who earned $100.4 million.
Tennis legend Roger Federer, who hung his boots last year, was at number 9 with figures of $95 million and the last spot in the top 10 list was American professional basketball player Kevin Durant with $89.1 million.
There are no female athletes on the list amid debates about wage discrimination.
Top 10 highest paid athletes
1- Cristiano Ronaldo: $136 million
2- Lionel Messi: $130 million
3- Kylian Mbappé: $120 million
4- LeBron James: $119.5 million
5- Canelo Álvarez: $110 million
6- Dustin Johnson: $107 million
7- Phil Mickelson: $106 million
8- Steph Curry: $100.4 million
9- Roger Federer: $95.1 million
10- Kevin Durant: $89.1 million
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