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C.Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe, Others: Highest Paid Athletes July 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo has earned a Guinness World Records title for the highest annual earnings for an athlete in 2023 following his move to Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr on a huge new contract in January, nearly doubling his annual playing salary to an estimated $75 million.
For the first time since 2017 (and third time overall), Cristiano Ronaldo, topped Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes.
In the 12 months leading up to 1 May 2023 (the date by which most sports seasons are concluded), Ronaldo is estimated to have earned $136 million (£107.5 M).
Ronaldo takes the title from Messi, the highest-paid athlete of 2022 with an estimated $130 million (£103 M).
Ronaldo’s record-breaking income is comprised of $46 million (£35 M) in on-field earnings and $90 million (£68.5 M) in off-field earnings.
Here are the highest-paid athletes according to Forbes 2023 list;
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Footballer-Al Nassr) – $136m
2. Lionel Messi (Footballer-Inter Miami) – $130m
3. Kylian Mbappé (Footballer-PSG) – $120m
4. LeBron James (Basketballer-Los Angeles Lakers) – $119.5m
5. Canelo Álvarez (Boxer) – $110m
6. Dustin Johnson (Golfer) – $107m
7. Phil Mickelson (Golfer) – $106m
8. Stephen Curry (Basketballer-Golden State Warriors) – $100.4m
9. Roger Federer (Tennis Player) – $95.1m
10. Kevin Durant (Basketballer-Phoenix Suns) – $89.1m
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