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From pitch and field to the ground and ring, superstar athletes across the world make tens of millions of dollars every year through their annual salaries and brand endorsements. In 2022, the world's highest-paid sportspersons list includes Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James and Stephen Curry among others.
While football stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have earned $100 million or more in a single year for five times each, NBA star LeBron James becomes only the tenth athlete ever to enter the prestigious list. Check the top 10 highest earning athletes in 2022, according to the reports by Forbes and Spotrac.
Top 10 highest-paid athletes in 2022
10. Giannis Antetokounmpo
- On-Field: $39.9 Million
- Off-Field: $41 Million
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is the only athlete in his 20s to make this year's list of top 10 highest-paid sportspersons. The two-time MVP signed the NBA’s largest contract by total value in December 2020 after signing a five-year contract with the Bucks that worth $228 million. In 2021, Giannis helped his team to win their second NBA title after 50 years. The Greek Freak earns around $40 million through h is major endorsements that include brands like JBL, Tissot, 2K Sports, Hulu, and Nike.
