Having a sports career severs you both ways – you stay fit and earn a health amount. Today we are going to talk about the world’s highest paid athletes. Let’s take a look at them below;
Roger Federer
According to a report published Forbes, Roger Federer tops the list of the world’s richest athletes for the first time, with a huge $106 million pre-tax earnings. Roger is a popular Swiss tennis player ranked at N0.7 by the Association of Tennis Professionals. When it comes to accolades, he has a long list to show. He has earned 20 Grand Slam Men’s Singles titles, which is no less than a miracle for most players out there. He is estimated to have a net worth of $450 million.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronalodo is undoubtedly ranked among the most popular athletes in the world. He is a Portuguese footballer who serves as the captain of the Portugal national team and plays as a forward for Juventus club. With $105 million max commissions, $45 million endorsements, and $60 million salary, Ronaldo enjoys the second spot of the world’s top paid athletes in the world as the time of writing this article.
Lionel Messi
Lionel Andrés Messi is a very popular Argentine professional footballer who serves as the captain of both the Argentina national team and Spanish club Barcelona, and plays as a forward. He is one of the few ones who have been awarded both the European Golden Shoe and FIFA’s Player of the Year.
Neymar
With $95.5 million earnings, Neymar is a Brazilian footballer playing as a forward for the Brazil national team and Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain. He is regarded as one of the most popular and best players in the world.
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