Ronaldo heads Forbes’ highest paid athletes

Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest paid athlete – according to American business magazine Forbes – earning $136m in the past 12 months, following his move to Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr

World’s ten highest paid athletes collectively made $1.11 billion before taxes and agents’ fees – surpassing 2018 record

    
WORLD’S HIGHEST PAID ATHLETES
Forbes, May 2023          Salary / winnings  Endorsements



Cristiano Ronaldo $46.0m  $90.0m   $136m 
Soccer

Lionel Messi      $65.0m   $65.0m   $130m
Soccer

Kylian Mbappé     $100.0m  $20.0m    $120m 
Soccer
  
LeBron James      $44.5m    $75.0m   $119.5m
Basketball

Canelo Alvarez     $100m    $10.0m   $110.0m
Boxing

Dustin Johnson      $102m    $5.0m   $107.0m
Golf

Phil Mickelson      $104.0m   $2.0m  $106.0m
Golf

Stephen Curry       $48.4m    $52.0m  $100.4m
Basketball

Roger Federer       $0.1m      $95.0m $95.1m
Tennis

Kevin Durant        $44.1m     $45.0m $89.1m
Basketball


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