Forbes has crowned Cristiano Ronaldo the wealthiest athlete in sports, surpassing his arch-rival Lionel Messi. According to Forbes, Ronaldo has set a new record for soccer players with his projected total earnings of $260 million. When it comes to off-field sponsorships, he earns more than any other soccer player on the list. List includes Mbappe and NeymarNext on the list are NBA superstars LeBron James ($128.2 million) and Giannis Antetokounmpo ($111 million). The majority of his $106 million comes from the $100 million in on-field compensation that comes with becoming a free agent.

Source: Forbes May 18, 2024 19:36 UTC