Top 10 richest sportsmen in the world 2024 are dominated by athletes who have not only excelled in their respective sports but have also secured lucrative endorsements and investments. Here is the list based on recent reports:
1.Cristiano Ronaldo – Leading the pack, Ronaldo’s earnings from his contract with Al Nassr and endorsements total around $136 million (Forbes ME) (Pulse Sports Nigeria).
2.Lionel Messi – The Inter Miami star has significant earnings, including a high-profile move to the MLS, amounting to $130 million (Pulse Sports Nigeria) (SPORTbible).
3.Kylian Mbappé – The French footballer, with his substantial salary from PSG and endorsements, earns about $120 million (Forbes ME) (Pulse Sports Nigeria).
4.LeBron James – The NBA superstar continues to earn heavily, both on and off the court, with a total of around $119 million (Forbes ME) (Pulse Sports Nigeria).
5.Canelo Álvarez – The Mexican boxer, through his fights and endorsements, earns approximately $110 million (Pulse Sports Nigeria)
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6.Dustin Johnson – The American golfer has earnings of around $107 million, driven by his performance in LIV Golf and endorsements (Pulse Sports Nigeria).
7.Phil Mickelson – Another golfer, Mickelson’s earnings are close to $106 million, primarily from LIV Golf and sponsorships (Pulse Sports Nigeria)
8.Stephen Curry – The Golden State Warriors star earns about $100.4 million, with a significant portion coming from endorsements (Pulse Sports Nigeria).
9.Roger Federer – Even in retirement, Federer makes $95.1 million, thanks to his numerous endorsement deals (Pulse Sports Nigeria)
10.Kevin Durant – The NBA player’s earnings are around $89.1 million, split between his salary and endorsements (Pulse Sports Nigeria).
These athletes have leveraged their fame and success in sports to build substantial wealth through endorsements, business ventures, and smart investments, making them the highest earners in the sports world.