Top Ten Highest Paid Athletes in the World

Three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton is now among the highest paid athletes in the world according to Forbes' annual rich list. The Mercedes driver clocked in with an estimated $38M salary and $8m in endorsements, thanks mainly to L'Oreal, Monster Beverages and Bombardier.

This is a list of the highest-paid athletes in the world as ranked by Forbes magazine. 2017 list. The 2017 ... James Harden: Basketball: United States: $46.6 million:

Stephen Curry has been one of the NBA's biggest bargains since signing a four-year contract extension in 2012. His $12.1 million salary for the 2016-17 season was 85th highest in the NBA. The two-time MVP, …

The five highest-paid athletes, Ronaldo, LeBron James, Lionel Messi, Roger Federer and Kevin Durant all generate more than $25 million annually from sponsors. In addition to their athletic achievements, the appeal of this group for marketers is a function of the global sports they play.

This is a list of the highest-paid athletes in the world as ranked by Forbes magazine. 2017 list. The 2017 ... Roger Federer: Tennis: Switzerland: $67.8 million: $7.8 ...

Floyd Mayweather heads the world’s highest-paid athletes for the fourth time ... and the Real Madrid star edged Lionel Messi both years for FIFA’s ...

LeBron James is currently sixth on Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes. LeBron James is one of the best basketball players to ever play in the world and many believe that he has officially ...

The World's Highest-Paid Athletes 2017: Behind The Numbers Global soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo scored the top spot for the second straight year on Forbes’ annual look at the world’s highest-paid athletes. Ronaldo banked $93 million in salary from Real Madrid, as well as his endorsement partners.

The 25 highest paid athletes of 2017. ... Derrick Rose - $34.3 million. Rose ... He is the highest paid driver in the world and is one of the most marketable athletes ...

Ever wondered who the highest paid athletes in the world are? This is the list of the top 20, ... Jordan Spieth. Earnings: $52.8 Million.

The World's 50 Highest-Paid Athletes Our athlete earnings totals are derived from salaries, bonuses, prize money, appearance fees, licensing and endorsement income in the 12 months ending May 1. We do not deduct for taxes or agents' fees.

David Ramos/Getty Images On Wednesday Forbes released it's list of the 100 highest-paid athletes in the world. Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo tops the list for the second year in a row, taking in an impressive $93 million in salary and endorsements.

Neymar, Age 25, Earnings: $37 million. The Brazilian wunderkind is the highest-paid of the 25 and under set. The soccer superstar’s current contract ties him to Barcelona through 2021. He is the only soccer player to earn more off than on the pitch, including from sponsors Nike, Gillette, Panasonic and Beats by Dre.

Tiger Woods Is Back On Top Of The World's Highest-Paid Athletes Tiger Woods had a dramatic fall from grace after his 2009 Thanksgiving car crash. He lost five sponsors, $50 million in annual income, his place atop the world golf rankings and his marriage.

However, the Swiss tennis legend retains one crown: the world’s highest-paid tennis player. Federer banked $67.8 million between June 2015 and June 2016 from prize money, endorsements and appearance fees. Federer has been the top-earner in the sport annually since Andre Agassi hung up his racket in 2006.

Lillard is ranked No. 24 on the list of the 50 highest-paid athletes in the world for 2018. Boxer Floyd Mayweather tops the list, followed by soccer stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Forbes.

SEBASTIAN VETTEL NET WORTH: He is one of the highest paid athletes in the world “Sebastian Vettel net worth” How much is Sebastian Vettel worth? Vettel is worth an incredible $50million (£35million), according to Celebrity Net Worth. In 2017 he placed number 14 on Forbes’ list of top 100 paid athletes in the world.

The Thunder's Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, Paul George and Steven Adams rank among the 100 highest-paid athletes in 2018, according to Forbes.

This is a list of the highest-paid athletes in the world as ranked by Forbes magazine. 2017 list. The 2017 ... Phil Mickelson: Golf: United States: $50.8 million: $2 ...

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is one of the highest-paid athletes, according to Forbes, but he is not the highest-paid NFL player for 2017. Brees ranked 11th in the world and second among NFL players in combined salary and endorsement earnings for 2017, with a total income of $45.3 million that included $31.3 million in salary and $14 million in endorsement income.