Richest athletes of 2024: Breakdown of the top earners

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13 February 2025 15:04
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Richest athletes of 2024: Breakdown of the top earners

The highest-earning athletes of 2024 have been revealed.

According to Sportico, Cristiano Ronaldo leads the list, earning a remarkable $260 million over the year, Idman.biz reports.

The top 10 includes five football players, two boxers, and an equal number of basketball players. Golf is represented by a single athlete in the top ranks.

Here’s a look at the top 10 earners:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Football) - $260 million
2. Stephen Curry (Basketball) - $153.8 million
3. Tyson Fury (Boxing) - $147 million
4. Lionel Messi (Football) - $135 million
5. LeBron James (Basketball) - $133.2 million
6. Neymar (Football) - $133 million
7. Oleksandr Usyk (Boxing) - $122 million
8. Karim Benzema (Football) - $116 million
9. Kylian Mbappé (Football) - $110 million
10. Jon Rahm (Golf) - $105.8 million

In women’s sports, Coco Gauff has earned $30.4 million, ranking 125th overall.

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