Forbes has released its 2024 list of the world’s highest-paid athletes. The rankings are based on earnings from both on-field performances and off-field endorsements over the last 12 months. Here are the top 10 athletes along with their estimated earnings:
- Cristiano Ronaldo – £205 million ($260 million)
- On-field: £157 million ($200 million) with Al Nassr
- Off-field: £48 million ($60 million) from endorsements (Nike, Binance, Herbalife)
2. Jon Rahm – £172 million
- Major earnings from golf tournaments and endorsements.
3. Lionel Messi – £107 million
- Earnings split between his contract and numerous endorsements.
4. LeBron James – £101 million
- Significant income from his NBA salary and extensive endorsement deals.
- 5. Giannis Antetokounmpo – £88 million
- A combination of NBA earnings and endorsements.
6. Kylian Mbappe – £87 million
- High salary from his club and lucrative endorsements.
7. Neymar – £85 million
- Earnings from his club contract and endorsement deals.
- 8. Karim Benzema – £84 million
- Club salary and commercial endorsements.
9. Stephen Curry – £81 million
- Income from NBA salary and multiple endorsements.
10. Lamar Jackson – £79 million
- Primarily from his NFL contract and various endorsements.
Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list for the fourth time, with his lucrative contract at Al Nassr and substantial endorsement portfolio contributing to his earnings.
