Top10 Richest Athletes Net Worth in 2022
We follow and support our favorite sports teams and athletes with passion and fervor. Sport in its entirety has never been bigger and more popular than it is now. And success on the field usually generates large revenue for teams and athletes on and off the field. Who are the richest and most successful athletes? Below is a list of the top 10 richest athletes’ net worth in 2022.
Top 10 Richest Athletes Net Worth In 2022
10. Cristiano Ronaldo
Net Worth: $450 million
Sport: Soccer
Current Club: Manchester United
Nationality: Portuguese
Age: 37
The Portuguese international had a stellar 2016 with both club and country, lifting the Champions League with Real Madrid in May before captaining his country to European glory at the Euros in the summer.
Ronaldo is set to earn $125 million before taxes in the 2021-22 season, with $70 million coming from salary and bonus for his return to United, where between 2003 and 2009 he delivered three consecutive Premier League titles and a Champions League crown. His lifetime brand deal with Nike is believed to be worth $1 billion.
Throw in his fifth Balon D’Or and it’s not hard to see why Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the highest-earning athletes of all time. He’s the world’s most popular athlete with over 200 million social media followers, helping him land head-to-toe sponsorships including Nike, Tag Heuer, Sacoor Brothers suits, and, Monster headphones
9. Roger Federer
Net Worth: $450 million
Sport: Tennis
Nationality: Swiss
Age: 40
Roger Federer’s 16-year streak of Grand Slam appearances ended at 65 in May 2016 when a back problem caused him to pull out of the French Open. He then made an incredible comeback in 2017 cementing his status as the greatest tennis player of all time with 20 grand slams and 103 ATP career tiles
Federer has amassed over $130 million in total career winnings, but his endorsements and sponsorships with brands, including Rolex and Mercedes-Benz, are what push his net worth to $450 million. In addition, he recently signed a 10-year deal worth $300 million with clothing brand Uniqlo.
8. Lebron James
Net Worth: $480 million
Sport: Basketball
Nationality: American
Age: 35
LeBron James is a professional basketball player in the NBA playing for the LA Lakers. He is from the United States and is considered one of the best basketball players in history.
Basketball is one of the most popular sports in America. Some basketball players are paid very highly. LeBron James is one of the richest athletes in the world who is still active while many others on the list are already retired. The 35 years old has an estimated net worth of more than $480 million.
7. Floyd Mayweather
Net Worth: $565 million
Sport: Boxing
Nationality: American
Age: 45
Floyd has earned himself a whopping $200 million-plus extra endorsements for his bout with UFC superstar Conor McGregor. The Super Fight took place in August 2017 and ranked among one of the most-watched boxing events ever. Mayweather cashed in and defeated McGregor in the later rounds, a win that saw Floyd reach the iconic 50-0.
6. Michael Schumacher
Net Worth: $600 million
Sport: Professional Car Racer
Nationality: German
Age: 52
Michael Schumacher is a German retired car racing driver who is considered one of the greatest drivers in racing history. Though car racing is one of the most dangerous sports in the world, a big number of people around the world are professionally attached to this sport.
With a net worth of around $600 million his the richest car racing driver and one of the richest athletes in the world too.
