This year, the sport’s biggest stars won the jackpot, taking home a total of $1.1 billion. Astronomical earnings for professional athletes are reaching unprecedented levels this year driven by lucrative contracts, thriving business opportunities and strategic investments. In this ranking, discover the 10 richest athletes of 2023, global icons who have managed to turn their success on the field into real wealth.
$136 million
Sports income : 46 million dollars
Additional sports income : 90 million dollars
nation : Portugal
sports : soccer
age : 38 years
The Portuguese football legend rises to the top with estimated earnings of $136 million, combining his impressive playing contracts with multiple business partnerships.
Ronaldo He left and joined Manchester United in November Al Nassr FC In January, his estimated annual salary increased by 75 million dollars And generate additional marketing opportunities in its new country. Rumors are circulating that he may try to return to Europe this summer, but in the meantime, this pay increase puts him at the top of the rankings for the first time since 2017, and for the third time overall, while setting a historic record for a footballer with his total. $136 million. Brands can’t resist Ronaldo and his huge fan base: 850 million followers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, more than any other athlete in the world. Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, is one of the latest sponsors added to Ronaldo’s portfolio, helping push his total non-sports revenue to around $90 million over the past 12 months. Only three athletes in the history of the rankings have been able to overcome this amount in one year: Roger Federer, Tiger Woods and Conor McGregor.
