Forbes said it configured its athlete net earnings by combing on-field earnings with off-field earnings, which included “an estimate of sponsorship deals, appearance fees and memorabilia and licensing income.”
Forbes‘ full list of ‘The World’s 10 Highest-Paid Athletes’ in 2024
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr, soccer)- $136 million
- Lionel Messi (Paris Saint-Germain, soccer)- $130 million
- Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain, soccer)- $120 million
- LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers, basketball)- $119.5 million
- Canelo Álvarez (Boxing)- $110 million
- Dustin Johnson (LIV Golf)- $107 million
- Phil Mickelson (LIV Golf)- $106 million
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors, basketball)- $100.4 million
- Roger Federer (Tennis)- $95.1 million
- Kevin Durant (Phoenix Suns, basketball)- $89.1 million.
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