Athletes are one of the highest-earning professionals. Let’s look at the top 10 highest-paid athletes of Forbes 2020. Roger Federer topped the list yet again followed by Ronaldo and Messi.
1. Roger Federer (tennis): $106.3 million
Swiss tennis star Roger Federer is the highest-paid athlete in the world. He is the fourth-ranked tennis player by the Association of Tennis Professionals. Federer has been part of the highest paying athletes for quite some time now.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer): $105 million
Cristiano Ronaldo is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Serie A club Juventus. He also captains the national Portugal team. Ronaldo is one of the most celebrated and followed athletes globally. He is also known for his lavish style of living.
3. Lionel Messi (soccer): $104 million
Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi is one of the highest-paid athletes of 2020. He is the captain of the Spanish club Barcelona as well as the national team of Argentina. Messi recently decided to leave his club Barcelona which has made big news.
4. Neymar (soccer): $95.5 million
Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, commonly known as Neymar Jr. is a Brazilian professional footballer. He plays for the club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. He is considered one of the best footballers in the world.
5. LeBron James (basketball): $88.2 million
LeBron Raymone James Sr. is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He is one of the most famous athletes globally. LeBron James is also considered one of the greatest player in the history of Basketball.
6. Stephen Curry (basketball): $74.4 million
Wardell Stephen “Steph” Curry II is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. He is a six-time all-star and has been named as NBA’s most valuable player twice. His team Golden State Warriors has won the NBA championship thrice.
7. Kevin Durant (basketball): $63.9 million
Kevin Wayne Durant is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association. He was picked up by the Seattle SuperSonics. In the 2007 draft. Durant played one season of University basketball for the University of Texas before being drafted.
8. Tiger Woods (golf): $62.3 million
Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods is an American professional golfer. He is ranked second in the men’s major championship while being tied for first in PGA Tour wins. Woods is recognised all over the globe for being a phenomenal golfer and is one of the most famous athletes globally.
9. Kirk Cousins (football): $60.5 million
Kirk Daniel Cousins is an American football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He has played college football from 20019 to 2011. He was later drafted by the Washington Redskins in the fourth round of NFL draft.
10. Carson Wentz (football): $59.1 million
Carson James Wentz is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was selected by the Eagles with the second overall pick of the 2016 NFL draft, becoming the highest selection ever for an FCS player. Carson played college football for the North Dakota State University.
