From Ronaldo to LeBron James - World's 10 highest-paid athletes

$130 Million

With a total earning of $130 million with $75 million on-field and $55 million off-field, Lionel Messi comes in as the highest-paid athlete in 2022. 

$121.2 Million

Following one of the most decorated careers, basketball professional LeBron James is ranked second in the list of in the list of highest-paid athletes in 2022.  

$115 Million

Critiano Ronaldo stands in the third place with a whooping total of $115 million dividing $60 million on-field and $55 million off-field.  

$95 Million

Endorsements from premier brands like Puma and Red Bull, Brazilian Neymar stands fourth in the list of highest-paid athletes in 2022 with $95 million with $25 million off-field salary.  

$92.8 Million

Stephen Curry has a whopping $92.8 million with $45.8 million on-field practices and $47 million off-field practices, making him the fifth highest-paid athlete in 2022. 

$92.1 Million

The sixth position is taken by none other than Kevin Durant with a ripping $92.1 million with $42.1 million on-field and $50 million off-field. 

$90.7 Million

Tennis icon Roger Federer makes an impressive total of $90.7 million with off-field hold of $90 million with only $0.7 million on-field. He is ranked seventh in the list of highest paid athletes in 2022.  

$90 Million

With a whooping total of $85 million from on-field and $5 million off-field leads, Canelo Alvarez manages to make it to the top 10 ranked eight.

$83.9 Million

American football quarterback Tom Brady bagged the ninth position with a grand total of $83.9 million. He gets off-field and paid $52 million and $39. 9 million on-field.  

$80.9 Million

Greek-Nigerian basketball professional Giannis is ranked tenth with $80.9 million dividing on-field and off-field by $39.9 million and $41 million.   

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