The highest-paid athletes of 2024 have been announced

The world's 100 highest-paid athletes earned a record $6.2 billion in 2024 through salaries, bonuses and endorsements. This is an unprecedented result in the history of sports.

Cristiano and Curry lead in annual income
The highest-paid athlete in 2024 is Cristiano Ronaldo. His total income amounted to $260 million. He is followed by NBA star Stephen Curry - with $154 million.

However, the biggest event is not in the ring or on the field, but in history.

Michael Jordan is the absolute champion off the court
Basketball legend Michael Jordan, 20 years after his retirement, earned $300 million in 2024. His main source of income is payments from his sportswear and footwear brand.

🔹 His total income since 1984 is $3 billion, and adjusted for inflation, it is $4.15 billion.
🔹 This allowed him to take 1st place in the list of "The Richest Athletes of All Time" compiled by the Sportico portal.

Who are the other leaders?

The richest 50: which sports are the most popular?
- 13 basketball players,
- 8 golfers,
- 7 boxers and racers,
- 5 tennis players,
- 4 football players,
- 2 baseball players.

18 of them are still in professional sports, while the rest are retired, but they earn a lot of money through brands and active commercial activities.

Only one name among women - Serena Williams
The only female athlete in the top 50 is tennis legend Serena Williams. She has earned:
- $485 million (real value),
- $660 million (after inflation).

This result makes her the most famous and highest-paid woman in the world of tennis.

What do you think - which athlete will rise to the top of the list in 2025? Who will become a money machine in football after Messi and Ronaldo? Read 'Zamin' on Telegram!