Here is a breakdown of the sports, nationalities, sponsors and more for the world’s 100 highest-paid athletes. He snagged a $34 million signing bonus with his contract extension with the Bears, after he was traded by the Oakland Raiders last year. There were 37 drop-offs from the 2018 top-earning athletes list, including Mayweather. Trout’s record $426.5 million contract included a $20 million signing bonus. MethodologyForbes' earnings figures include all prize money, salaries and bonuses earned between June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019.
Source: Forbes June 11, 2019 11:48 UTC