The top 10 highest earning athletes of the past year have been announced. According to Forbes magazine, soccer players were in the top 3 of the list of the 10 highest earning athletes. Cristiano Ronaldo was at the top with 136 million dollars, Messi came second with 130 million dollars and Mbappe came third with 120 million dollars.
In 2023, the top earners in sports were announced. In Forbes magazine’s survey, the influence of Saudi Arabia stood out this year. Thanks to the money spent by the Saudis, who run a massive promotional campaign through sports, the incomes of the world’s highest-paid athletes increased by 12 percent compared to last year.
RONALDO AT THE TOP
Cristiano Ronaldo, who ranked number 1 on the list, earned $136 million, while Lionel Messi ranked 2nd with $130 million and Kylian Mbappe ranked 3rd with $120 million. The total income of the 10 athletes on the list reached 1 billion 117 million dollars.
TOP 10 INCOME EARNERS IN 2023 (million dollars)
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – Footballer (136)
2. Lionel Messi – Footballer (130)
3. Kylian Mbappe – Footballer (120)
4. Lebron James – Basketball player (119.5)
5. Canelo Alvarez – Boxer (110)
6. Dustin Johnson – Golfer (107)
7. Phil Mickelson – Golfer (106)
8. Stephen Curry – Basketball player (104.5)
9. Roger Federer – Tennis player (95)
10. Kevin Durant – Basketball player (89)
