100 Highest Paid Athletes in 2024

[stormtrooper8]

Some of these numbers are not accurate

 

[BMR Genie]

Why is this in the “off topic” forum?

Or did you put it there Tank?

Seems pretty relevant

Why is this in the “off topic” forum?

Or did you put it there Tank?

Seems pretty relevant

It's a good thread so I also slinked it to the off-topic forum for more exposure.

 

[BMR Genie]

Some of these numbers are not accurate

Do you know other sources? I see Forbes but the article was dated May 16, 2024.

 

[Tanko]

In the link to the salary table there is another link to a write-up about many of the athletes.
Here's the article link and a few of the charts from it that are interesting.

Highest-Paid Athletes in the World: Ronaldo Leads 12 Stars at $100M+

The 100 top-earning athletes made an estimated $6.2 billion in 2024, including $1.4 billion from sponsors. NBA players scored 36 spots on the list.

www.sportico.com

 

[Tanko]

I'm a little surprised Ronaldo isn't higher on the endorsement money. The entire world knows him and he could be used everywhere. I'd expect him to be up there with Messi.

 

[BMR Genie]

I'm a little surprised Ronaldo isn't higher on the endorsement money. The entire world knows him and he could be used everywhere. I'd expect him to be up there with Messi.

It reminds me of how he removed the bottle of Coca-Cola in the post-game interview. I think he's very selective about what he will be endorsing.