Top 15 Highest-Paid Athletes In the World for 2022

Millions of sports fans will attest to each of these individuals’ priceless talent nurtured by years of hard work, persistence, passion, and discipline. In the real world, such talent is monetized.

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The list is simply based on their salary, even when we mention additional endorsements.

Conor McGregor: MMA Fighter

McGregor made $180 million. $130 million of that total came from selling his majority stake in Proper Twelve’s Irish whiskey brand. 01. Learn more

Lionel Messi: Soccer Player

Lionel Messi’s net worth is estimated between $400 and 600 million, making him one of the richest soccer players in the world. 02. Learn more

Cristiano Ronaldo: Soccer Player

This Manchester United footballer takes home a salary of $70 million combined with $50 million in endorsements, leaving him with a total net worth of $120 million. 03. Learn more

Dak Prescott: Football Quarterback

Dak has a combined wealth of $107.5 million, including $97.5 million from his salary and $10 million from various sponsorships. This was a first in the history of the NFL. 04. Learn more

LeBron James: Basketball Player

He has the top endorsement spot in the NBA. In 2021, LeBron earned an annual income of $126.9 million from his combined salary and endorsements. 05. Learn more

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior: Soccer Player

Bagging the most expensive transfer in soccer history, a massive $263 million, is an even more impressive feat. Neymar makes a salary of $76 million. 06. Learn more