According to Forbes, football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has reclaimed the title of the world’s highest-paid athlete. The 38-year-old Portuguese forward, who recently signed a contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, earned $136 million (£108.7 million) in the previous 12 months. This is the first time Ronaldo has held the top spot since 2017.
Ronaldo’s contract with Al Nassr is said to be worth more than 200 million euros (£176.5 million) per year, which accounts for a significant portion of his earnings. Lionel Messi, Argentina’s World Cup-winning captain, came in second on the Forbes list, earning $130 million (£103.9 million).
Basketball superstar LeBron James and boxer Canelo Alvarez are also among the top ten highest-paid athletes. Notably, retired tennis legend Roger Federer ranked ninth on the list as the only athlete who is no longer active.
Dustin Johnson, who earned $107 million (£85.5 million) in the previous year, and Phil Mickelson, who earned $106 million (£84.7 million), also made the top ten. According to Forbes, Mickelson’s pre-tax career earnings surpassed $1 billion last year. The rankings take into account both on-field earnings (such as salaries, bonuses, and prize money) and off-field earnings (such as sponsorship deals and appearance fees).
The following athletes are on Forbes’ list of the top ten highest-paid athletes for 2023:
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo: $136 million (£108.7 million).
Footballer Lionel Messi: $130 million (£103.9 million).
Footballer Kylian Mbappe: $120 million (£95.9 million).
Basketball: $119.5 million (£95.5 million) for LeBron James
Boxing: Canelo Alvarez: $110 million (£87.9 million).
Golfer Dustin Johnson has a net worth of $107 million (£85.5 million).
Golfer Phil Mickelson received $106 million (£84.7 million).
Basketball: Stephen Curry: $100.4 million (£80.2 million).
Tennis player Roger Federer received $95.1 million (£76 million).
Basketball player Kevin Durant: $89.1 million (£71.2 million).
Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson are the first golfers to crack the top ten since Tiger Woods in 2020. Johnson’s ranking skyrocketed after he became the first high-profile player to join the contentious Saudi-funded LIV Golf Invitational Series and won the inaugural championship for $18 million (£16.2 million).
Finally, Ronaldo’s return to the top of the list of highest-paid athletes is yet another achievement in his illustrious career. The variety of athletes on the list demonstrates that athletes from a variety of sports can earn substantial amounts of money both on and off the field.
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