As of 2024, the world’s highest-paid athletes have earned significant sums across various sports, with income from contracts, endorsements, and other ventures.
Here are the top 10 athletes leading the way in earnings this year:
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer) – $260 million
- Jon Rahm (Golf) – $218 million
- Lionel Messi (Soccer) – $135 million
- LeBron James (Basketball) – $128.2 million
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Basketball) – $111 million
- Kylian Mbappé (Soccer) – $110 million
- Neymar (Soccer) – $108 million
- Karim Benzema (Soccer) – $106 million
- Stephen Curry (Basketball) – $102 million
- Lamar Jackson (American Football) – $100.5 million