Have you ever wondered how much your favourite athlete earns? Even though Indian cricketers earn the most, things are different at the world stage. None of those cricketers makes it to the list of the top 10 richest player.
Here is our take on the top 10 richest sportspersons in the world.
Lionel Messi – One of the Richest Player (Footballer)
When it comes to the list of top 10 richest player, there is no doubt that Messi would be a part of the list. In fact, he sits on top of the list having the worth of a whopping 127 million dollars. This Argentina and Barcelona superstar has won a lot of silverware as well as individual awards for his footballing capabilities.
Christiano Ronaldo – Footballer
Another footballer in the list, Christiano Ronaldo sits 2nd in the list of the richest player. Having the worth of 109 million dollars, this Juventus and Portugal forward have contributed a lot towards his national team as well as the clubs he had played for. Helping Real Madrid win 3 back to back UCL’s and winning the Euro Cup in 2016 are two of the greatest achievements of Ronaldo. Along with this Ronaldo boasts 5 Ballon d’Or.
Neymar Jr.
This Brazilian superstar is known for his skills and also has the tag of the costliest transfers from Barcelona to PSG marked at 263 million dollars. Neymar’s worth is 105 million dollars and his inclusion in the list means that three footballers take up the top 3 places of the richest player. Neymar was voted to be the best player in League 1 in his debut season at PSG.
Canelo Alvarez – Boxer
One of the highest-paid Boxers, Canelo Alvarez has made an appearance in the Forbes list of top 100 athletes. Canelo Alvarez is a world champion for four-weight boxing. Having signed deals with Dazn and Everlast, Canelo made 2 million dollars through these. He earned around 50 million dollars by streaming his first two fights, and thereafter, 35 million dollar from each match.
Roger Federer – Richest Player (Tennis)
Roger Federer is considered to be the best Tennis player of all time. He is the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) when it comes to the world of Tennis Players. He has earned 124 million dollars alone as prize money, but brand endorsements and off-court appearances earned him even more.
Russell Wilson – Richest Player (Soccer)
In recent times, Russell Wilson is considered to be the world’s richest Player signing in the history of American football, earning 140 million dollars after his transfer to Seattle Seahawks and signing a 4-year contract extension. Seattle Seahawks won their only championship in the season 2013-14 and he was the one who led the team to their glory.
His net worth is an amazing 89.5 million dollars.
Aaron Rodgers – American Footballer
Having the net worth of 89.3 million dollars, Aaron Rodgers is an American footballer who has won Pro Bowler seven times and twice won MVP. In 2018, he had signed a contract for 4 years which was estimated to be around 134 million dollars and was the highest contract value at that time. He also had tie-ups with a lot of brands like Panini, Adidas, Prevea Healthcare, Bose and State Farm.
Along with this, he holds a minority stake of the NBA team, Milwaukee Bucks. Reaching 300 passing touchdowns in only 144 games, Aaron Rodgers is known to be the fastest quarter-back.
LeBron James – Richest Player (Basketballer)
LeBron James is a professional American basketball player who recently signed a 4 year-long contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The contract was worth 153 million dollars. He has also signed deals with the brands Beats Electronics, Coca-Cola, KIA Motors, Nike and more. Springhill Entertainment and the media company Uninterrupted are both owned by him. He has won the NBA Most valuable player award 4 times. His net worth is 89 million dollars.
Along with his personal achievement, LeBron James is also known for his charity work. LeBron James Family Foundation in his charitable institution which plans to send uneducated kids to college and plans to spend 41 million dollars for this cause.
Stephen Curry – Basketballer
Stephen Curry is one of the most famous athletes of recent times. He has won the Most Valuable Players award twice and his net worth is 79.8 million dollars. Stephen is the first player to sign a contract worth 200 million dollars in the year 2017. His production company Unanimous Media is in talks with Sony Pictures about partnering up. Chase, Nissan Motor, Under Armour are some of the brands who are his sponsors.
Kevin Durant – Basketballer
The third basketballer in the list of top 10 richest sportspeople in the world, Kevin Durant earns 35 million dollars from his sponsors alone. Some of his sponsors include Google, Alaska Air Group, Nike and others. Along with this, he has also invested in 30 plus companies. He formed The Kevin Durant Charity Foundation with the plan of bringing home the College Track academic program. His net worth is 65.4 million dollars.
Make sure to check out- 10 Gemini Characteristics you weren’t aware of
For a relaxing stay guide, you can check Top lavish resorts in Kolkata for relaxing stay.
Thank you for visiting 10tips.in!