List of the Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes in 2022
This according to Forbes.
| Athlete | Sport | On Field | Off Field | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | LIONEL MESSI | Football (Soccer) | $75M | $55M | $130M |
| 2. | LEBRON JAMES | Basketball | $41.2M | $80M | $121.2M |
| 3. | CRISTIANO RONALDO | Football (Soccer) | $60M | $55M | $115M |
| 4. | NEYMAR | Football (Soccer) | $70M | $25M | $95M |
| 5. | STEPHEN CURRY | Basketball | $45.8M | $47M | $92.8M |
| 6. | KEVIN DURANT | Basketball | $42.1M | $50M | $92.1M |
| 7. | ROGER FEDERER | Tennis | $0.7M | $90M | $90.7M |
| 8. | CANELO ALVAREZ | Boxing | $85M | $5M | $90M |
| 9. | TOM BRADY | Football (American) | $31.9M | $52M | $83.9M |
| 10. | GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO | Basketball | $39.9M | $41M | $80.9M |