Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro GOIH ComM is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr and the Portugal national team. Ronaldo is estimated to earn approximately $136.0 million, inclusive of lucrative endorsements.
Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains both Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and the Argentina national team. Messi is estimated to make approximately $130.0 million, encompassing various endorsement deals.
Kylian Mbappé Lottin is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and captains the France national team. Regarded as one of the best players in the world, he is known for his dribbling, speed, and finishing. He is estimated to make approximately $120.0 million, with a substantial portion derived from endorsement agreements.
LeBron Raymone James Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. LeBron, with an approximate earning of $119.5 million, not only excels on the basketball court but is also a prominent figure in sports marketing and endorsements.
Santos Saúl "Canelo" Álvarez Barragán is a Mexican professional boxer. He has held multiple world championships in four weight classes from light middleweight to light heavyweight, including unified titles in three of those weight classes and lineal titles in two. Alvarez is estimated to make approximately $110.0 million, showcasing his prowess both in the ring and as a lucrative personality in the world of boxing.
Dustin Hunter Johnson is an American professional golfer. He has won two major championships, the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club with a 4-under-par score of 276 and the 2020 Masters Tournament with a record score of 268, 20-under-par. Johnson is estimated to make approximately $107.0 million, combining tournament winnings and endorsements in the world of professional golf.
Philip Alfred Mickelson is an American professional golfer who currently plays in the LIV Golf League. He has won 45 events on the PGA Tour, including six major championships: three Masters titles, two PGA Championships, and one Open Championship. Mickelson is estimated to make approximately $106.0 million.
Wardell Stephen Curry II is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. Curry is estimated to make approximately $100.4 million.
Roger Federer is a Swiss former professional tennis player. Federer was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals for 310 weeks, including a record 237 consecutive weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. Federer is estimated to make approximately $95.1 million.
Kevin Wayne Durant, also known by his initials KD, is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association. Durant is estimated to make approximately $89.1 million.
