Cristiano Ronaldo has as soon as once more claimed the highest spot on Forbes’ record of the world’s highest-paid athletes – his third straight 12 months and fifth general.
Since becoming a member of Saudi membership Al-Nassr, the Portuguese star has raked in an estimated $275 million, fueled by each on-field wages and booming off-field earnings.
Ronaldo boosted his earnings by $15 million by endorsements and sponsorships, pushed largely by his staggering 939 million social media followers as of May.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, who in March turned the primary NBA participant to succeed in 4,000 profession 3-pointers, jumped to second place within the rankings with $156 million.
Boxer Tyson Fury claimed third place with $146 million. Despite dropping his world heavyweight titles to Oleksandr Usyk in December, Fury’s earnings has been boosted by partnerships selling Maltese tourism and his Netflix actuality present.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott ranked fourth with $137 million, due to record-breaking signing bonuses and a profitable contract extension.
Argentine star Lionel Messi dropped to fifth with $135 million – the identical as final 12 months – following his transfer to Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami and continued high-profile endorsements from Adidas and Apple.
Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James, nearing the top of his illustrious profession, got here in sixth with $133.8 million.
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto landed in seventh place, incomes $114 million. The 26-year-old Dominican signed a $765 million, 15-year contract – the biggest in baseball historical past.
French striker Karim Benzema, who performs for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad, ranked eighth with earnings of $104 million.
Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani positioned ninth with $102.5 million, having deferred most of his earnings from his mega-contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. His earnings was additionally boosted by their World Series win final 12 months.
Phoenix Suns ahead Kevin Durant rounded out the highest 10 with $101.4 million.
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