There are many popular sports in the world. And each sport has popular players & legends. The sports like Soccer, Basketball, Boxing, Tennis Etc. are very popular. You might have a favourite player from one of these sports. Do you ever wonder, how much your favourite player earns per year? Here, in this post, we have created a list of top 10 highest paid athletes in the world. The list shows top 10 highest earning players of 2022. We have updated the list in July 2022. Check out following top earning players in 2022.
#1 Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is an Argentine professional footballer. He is world’s highest-paid athlete in 2022. Leo Messi has a lifelong deal with Adidas. By playing Soccer, he has earned $75M on the field. While his off-the-field earning is $55M. Lionel Messi has earned approximately $130M in year 2022.
#2 LeBron James
LeBron James is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). LeBron James is considered one of the greatest players of all time. At age 37, LeBron James has a net worth of approximately $1 billion. In 2022, he has earned $41M in the field. And $80M off the field.
#3 Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese professional footballer. He plays for Premier League club, Manchester United and the Portugal national team. Cristiano Ronaldo is 37 years old. And, by playing Soccer, he has earned $60 million on the filed. While, $55 million off the filed.
#4 Neymar
Neymar is a Brazilian professional football player. He plays for Ligue 1 club, Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. At age 30, Neymar is world’s 4th highest-paid athlete 2022. In 2022, Neymar earned $70 million & $25 million on and off the field, respectively.
#5 Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He created a company named SC30, which manages his investments & brand partnerships. In 2022, Stephen Curry has earned, $45.8 million on the filed. And, $47 million of the field.
#6 Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a producer of “Two Distant Strangers,” an Oscar winner best live action short film. At 33 years of age, Kevin Durant earns $42 million on the filed. And, approx. $50 million from sponsors in 2022.
#7 Roger Federer
Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player. He has won 103 ATP singles titles, the second most of all time. Roger Federer is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time. He is 40 years old and one of the highest paid athletes in the world. During 2022, he has earned $700K on the field. And, around $90M of the field.
#8 Canelo Alvarez
Canelo Alvarez is a Mexican professional boxer. He has won multiple boxing world championships in four different weight classes. He also earns from his real estate investments. At 32 years of age, in 2022, Canelo Alvarez has earned $85M in the boxing ring. And, he has earned around $5M from sponsors.
#9 Tom Brady
Tom Brady is an American football player. He plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). Brady launched the TB12 lifestyle brand. He is 44 years old. During 2022, he has earned $32M on the field. And, around $52M of the field.
#10 Giannis Antetokounmpo
Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player. He plays for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In June 2022, Disney released a movie on the life story of Giannis Antetokounmpo. During 2022, he has earned $40M on the field. And, around $41M of the field.
I hope you liked this list of top 10 highest paid athletes in the world. The player’s photos/images are taken from Instagram. Who is your favourite player in this list? And Why? If you have any questions/suggestions, feel free to post your comments.
