Ronaldo tops the list of highest paid athletes in 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo is first again. This time based on the money earned in 2023. As calculated by the Sportico portal, the football player Al Nasra increased his fortune by $275 million. The top 3 also includes the Spanish golfer Jon Rahm (203 million) and another legendary football player – the Argentinean Lionel Messi, who now represents Inter Miami (130 million). A basketball player finished the top five Lakers LeBron James (125.7 million) and football player PSG Kylian Mbappe (125 million).

The top 100 rankings include representatives of eight sports and 25 countries. By 2023, their total earnings are estimated at $5.4 billion, including $4.2 billion in salary and prize money, as well as $1.2 billion in fringe benefits.

Hundreds of top-earning athletes don’t have a single woman. American tennis player Cori Gauff earned the most income among women – $22.7 million. But that’s nearly 10 million less than NFL spokesman Derek Charr, who rounded out the top 100 with 33.5 million.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo, football, Al Nasr – $275 million

2. John Ramm, golf – 203 million

3. Lionel Messi, football, Inter Miami – 130 million

4. LeBron James, basketball, Lakers – 125.7 million

5. Kylian Mbappe, football, PSG – 125 million

6. Neymar – football, Al-Hilal – 121 million

7. Stephen Curry, basketball, Golden State – 98.9 million

8. Giannis Antetokounmpo, basketball, Milwaukee – 88.4 million

9. Kevin Durant, basketball, Phoenix – 86.9 million

10. Patrick Mahomes, American football Kansas City Chiefs – 84.3 million

Let’s remember that LeBron James has previously spoken about Lionel Messi moving to the United States.