Paris Saint-Germain ahead Lionel Messi is the highest-paid athlete on this planet during the last 12 months, in line with Forbes.
Messi, who earns a reported $75 million a yr from enjoying soccer, additionally cashes in on $55 million from sponsorship offers and endorsements.
NBA famous person James is available in a slim second on the wealthy listing, incomes $121.2 million a yr.
The Los Angeles Lakers ahead might have missed the playoffs this season however he is been dominant off the courtroom, cashing in on his discuss present and starring in final yr’s House Jam: A New Legacy movie.
Forbes estimates James is now price a staggering $850 million.
Cristiano Ronaldo completes the highest three, incomes $115 million after transferring from Juventus to Manchester United.
Forbes’ Prime 10 Highest-Paid Athletes 2022;
- Lionel Messi: $130 million
- LeBron James: $121.2 million
- Cristiano Ronaldo: $115 million
- Neymar: $95 million
- Stephen Curry: $92.8 million
- Kevin Durant: $92.1 million
- Roger Federer: $90.7 million
- Canelo Alvarez: $90 million
- Tom Brady: $83.9 million
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: $80.9 million
