“The Top 10 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World in 2023 According to Forbes”

Soccer players, boxers and basketball players are part of the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world in 2023.

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As every year, Forbes magazine published the list of the athletes with the greatest fortunes, contemplating their earnings from the sport, sponsorships and contracts.

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The highest paid athletes in the world in 2023

1- Cristiano Ronaldo (football)

Earnings from the sport 46 million dollars

Earnings from other businesses 90 million dollars

2- Lionel Messi (football)

Earnings from the sport 65 million dollars

Earnings from other businesses 65 million dollars

3- Kylian Mbappé (futbol)

Sports earnings 100 million dollars

Earnings from other businesses 20 million dollars

4- Lebron James (basketball)

Sports earnings 44.5 million dollars

Earnings from other businesses 75 million dollars

5- Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (box)

Sports earnings 100 million dollars

Earnings from other businesses 10 million dollars

6- Dustin Johnson (golf)

Sports earnings 102 million dollars

Earnings from other businesses 5 million dollars

7- Phil Mickelson (golf)

Earnings from the sport 104 million dollars

Earnings from other businesses 2 million dollars

8- Stephen Curry (basquetbol)

Sports earnings 48.4 million dollars

Earnings from other businesses 52 million dollars

9- Roger Federer (tennis)

Sports earnings 100 thousand dollars

Earnings from other businesses 95 million dollars

10- Kevin Durant (basketball)

Sports earnings 44.1 million dollars

Earnings from other businesses 45 million dollars