Cristiano Ronaldo To LeBron James: Check Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes Of 2024

By: Amertha Rangankar | February 17, 2025

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Football): The Portuguese superstar topped the list with a staggering $260 million in earnings, thanks to his lucrative contract with Al Nassr and endorsement deals.

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2. Stephen Curry (Basketball): The NBA legend came in second with $153.8 million, largely due to his renewal with the Golden State Warriors and endorsement deals.

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3. Tyson Fury (Boxing): The British boxer has earned $147 million which currently makes him the highest paid boxer in the world.

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4. Lionel Messi (Football): Football legend Lionel Messi comes in fourth with $135 million in earnings. His contract with Inter Miami and brand deals make him one of the most lucrative athletes in the world.

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5. LeBron James (Basketball): The NBA superstar earned $133.2 million, largely through his LA Lakers contract and business ventures.

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6.Neymar (Football): Brazilian football player Neymar takes the sixth position in the top 10 highest paid athletes. Neymar has received $133 million in earnings.

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7. Oleksandr Usyk (Boxing): The Ukrainian boxer is the second boxer in the list of the top 10 highest paid athletes. Usky has reportedly earned $122 million in earnings.

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8. Karim Benzema (Football): The French forward had earned a staggering $116 million in earnings. The former Real Madrid player has numerous brand deals and endorsement ventures.

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9. Kylian Mbappe (Football): The French star culminated $110 million in earnings. His contract with Real Madrid and endorsement deals make him one of the most marketable athletes in the world.

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10. Jon Rahm (Golf): Golf legend Jon Rahm rounds out the top 10 with $105.8 million in earnings. Rahm's net worth make him one of the most successful athletes in the world of golf.

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