Forbes: World’s highest paid athletes

May 5, 2023 - Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest paid athlete -- according to American business magazine Forbes -- earning $136m in the past 12 months, following his move to Saudi Arabian team Al Nassr.

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Forbes’ highest paid athletes 2023:

Cristiano Ronaldo (Soccer) $136m
Lionel Messi (Soccer) $130m
Kylian Mbappé (Soccer) $120m
LeBron James (Basketball) $119.5m
Canelo Alvarez (Boxing) $110m
Dustin Johnson (Golf) $107m
Phil Mickelson (Golf) $106m
Stephen Curry (Basketball) $100.4m
Roger Federer (Tennis) $95.1m
Kevin Durant (Basketball) $89.1m

World’s ten highest paid athletes collectively made $1.11 billion before taxes and agents’ fees -- surpassing the 2018 record.