Forbes’ on-field earnings figures include all prize money, salaries and bonuses earned between May 1, 2022, and May 1, 2023. Off-field earnings figures are an estimate of sponsorship deals, appearance fees and memorabilia and licensing income for the 12 months leading to May 1, 2023, plus cash returns from any businesses operated by the athlete, based on conversations with industry insiders. Forbes does not include investment income such as interest payments or dividends but does account for payouts from equity stakes athletes have sold. Forbes does not deduct for taxes or agents’ fees.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo – Football
On-Field: $46 million
Off-Field: $90 million
Total: $136 million
2. Lionel Messi – Football
On-Field: $65 million
Off-Field: $65 million
Total: $130 million
3. Kylian Mbappé – Football
On-Field: $100 million
Off-Field: $20 million
Total: $120 million
4. LeBron James – Basket
On-Field: $44.5 million
Off-Field: $75 million
Total: $119.5 million
5. Canelo Álvarez – Boxing
On-Field: $100 million
Off-Field: $10 million
Total: $110 million
6. Dustin Johnson – Golf
On-Field: $102 million
Off-Field: $5 million
Total: $107 million
7. Phil Mickelson – Golf
On-Field: $104 million
Off-Field: $2 million
Total: $106 million
8. Stephen Curry – Basket
On-Field: $48.4 million
Off-Field: $52 million
Total: $100.4 million
9. Roger Federer – Tennis
On-Field: $0.1 million
Off-Field: $95 million
Total: $95.1 million
10. Kevin Durant – Basket
On-Field: $44.1 million
Off-Field: $45 million
Total: $89.1 million
Source: Forbes
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