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Sport’s richest: The highest-paid athletes in the world revealed

The top 100 highest-paid athletes in the world have been revealed.

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Blue ticks have long been the language used to communicate whether an account is who they say they are on Twitter. Photo: Getty Images

According to the latest data from Sportico, the top 100 highest-paid athletes in the world banked over $4 billion in the last year.

Many of the highest-paid athletes are from the big American sports.

Big team sports dominate but individuals also crack the top 100 list for highest-paid athletes.

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LeBron James agreed terms on a two-year NBA contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $97.1 million. Photo: Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images/AFP

Highest-paid athletes in the world

2022 RankAthleteTeamNationalitySalary/WinningsEndorsementsTotal2021 Rank
1LeBron JamesLos Angeles Lakers$36.9M$90M$126.9M5
2Lionel MessiParis Saint-Germain$72M$50M$122M2
3Cristiano RonaldoManchester United$60M$55M$115M3
4NeymarParis Saint-Germain$65M$38M$103M6
5Canelo Álvarez$84M$5M$89M12
6Stephen CurryGolden State Warriors$41.2M$45M$86.2M10
7Kevin DurantBrooklyn Nets$37.9M$48M$85.9M9
8Roger Federer$724K$85M$85.7M7
9James HardenPhiladelphia 76ers$40M$36M$76M16
10Tiger Woods$8.5M$65M$73.5M13
11Matthew StaffordLos Angeles Rams$70.3M$3M$73.3M92
12Giannis AntetokounmpoMilwaukee Bucks$35.9M$36M$71.9M17
13Russell WestbrookLos Angeles Lakers$39.8M$30M$69.8M14
14Tyson Fury$63M$6M$69MNR
15Josh AllenBuffalo Bills$62.5M$4M$66.5MNR
16Tom BradyTampa Bay Buccaneers$18.4M$40M$58.4M8
17Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns$55.5M$500K$56M44
18Klay ThompsonGolden State Warriors$34.2M$20M$54.2M22
19Lewis HamiltonMercedes$42M$12M$54M11
20Naomi Osaka$1.2M$52M$53.2M15
21Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers$42M$11M$53MNR
22Conor McGregor$32M$20M$52M1
23Damian LillardPortland Trailblazers$35.4M$16M$51.4M30
24Mike TroutLos Angeles Angels$35.5M$14M$49.5M74
25Kylian MbappéParis Saint-Germain$31.8M$17M$48.8M32
26Patrick MahomesKansas City Chiefs$28.6M$20M$48.6M20
27Kirk CousinsMinnesota Vikings$46M$2.5M$48.5MNR
28Kyrie IrvingBrooklyn Nets$31.9M$13M$44.9M23
29Paul GeorgeLos Angeles Clippers$35.5M$8.5M$44M38
30Gareth BaleReal Madrid$37M$6M$43M28
30Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing$39M$4M$43M95
32Anthony DavisLos Angeles Lakers$31.8M$10M$41.8M39
33Kawhi LeonardLos Angeles Clippers$35.5M$5.5M$41M51
33Marshon LattimoreNew Orleans Saints$40.9M$100K$41MNR
35Amari CooperCleveland Browns$38.8M$2M$40.8MNR
36Jimmy ButlerMiami Heat$32.5M$8M$40.5M47
37John WallHouston Rockets$39.9M$500K$40.4M48
38Ryan RamczykNew Orleans Saints$38.7M$75K$38.7MNR
39Rory McIlroy$10.4M$28M$38.4M54
40Trevor BauerLos Angeles Dodgers$37.9M$250K$38.2MNR
41Eden HazardReal Madrid$32.9M$5M$37.9M53
42Von MillerBuffalo Bills$36.8M$1M$37.8MNR
43T.J. WattPittsburgh Steelers$36.7M$1M$37.7MNR
44Phil Mickelson$7.1M$30M$37.1M33
45Gerrit ColeNew York Yankees$36M$1M$37MNR
45Jake Paul$30M$7M$37MNR
47Mike WilliamsLos Angeles Chargers$36.7M$150K$36.8MNR
47Chris GodwinTampa Bay Buccaneers$34.8M$2M$36.8MNR
49Stefon DiggsBuffalo Bills$35.4M$800K$36.2MNR
50Chris PaulPhoenix Suns$27.8M$8M$35.8M31
51Devin BookerPhoenix Suns$28.5M$7M$35.5M60
52Serena Williams$270K$35M$35.3M43
53Russell WilsonDenver Broncos$24M$11M$35M78
53Andrés IniestaVissel Kobe$27M$8M$35M35
55Joel EmbiidPhiladelphia 76ers$28.5M$6M$34.5M64
56Bradley BealWashington Wizards$30.3M$4M$34.3MNR
57Jamal AdamsSeattle Seahawks$33.4M$750K$34.2MNR
57Mohamed SalahLiverpool$20.2M$14M$34.2M45
59Stephen StrasburgWashington Nationals$33.6M$500K$34.1M87
60Tobias HarrisPhiladelphia 76ers$32.5M$1.5M$34M66
61Xavien HowardMiami Dolphins$33.5M$400K$33.9MNR
61Virat KohliRoyal Challengers Bangalore$2.9M$31M$33.9M59
63Khris MiddletonMilwaukee Bucks$32.3M$1.5M$33.8M84
63Robert LewandowskiBayern Munich$28.8M$5M$33.8M58
65Davante AdamsLas Vegas Raiders$32.6M$1M$33.6MNR
66Brandon ScherffJacksonville Jaguars$33M$400K$33.4MNR
67Bryce HarperPhiladelphia Phillies$26.6M$6.5M$33.1MNR
67Kevin De BruyneManchester City$29.1M$4M$33.1M73
69D’Angelo RussellMinnesota Timberwolves$27M$6M$33M69
69Dak PrescottDallas Cowboys$20M$13M$33M4
69Rudy GobertUtah Jazz$32M$1M$33MNR
72Trevor LawrenceJacksonville Jaguars$24.8M$8M$32.8MNR
73Blake GriffinBrooklyn Nets$29.2M$3.5M$32.7M62
73Paul PogbaManchester United$25.7M$7M$32.7M50
75Donovan MitchellUtah Jazz$25.5M$7M$32.5MNR
75Kristaps PorziņģisWashington Wizards$28.5M$4M$32.5M77
77Allen RobinsonLos Angeles Rams$31.9M$500K$32.4MNR
78David PriceLos Angeles Dodgers$32.1M$150K$32.3MNR
79Jrue HolidayMilwaukee Bucks$29.7M$2M$31.7MNR
80CJ McCollumNew Orleans Pelicans$27.8M$3.8M$31.6M82
80Raheem SterlingManchester City$22.6M$9M$31.6M81
82Karl-Anthony TownsMinnesota Timberwolves$28.5M$3M$31.5M88
83Jonathan AllenWashington Commanders$31.1M$300K$31.4MNR
83Miguel CabreraDetroit Tigers$30.7M$750K$31.4MNR
85Justin VerlanderHouston Astros$30.6M$750K$31.3MNR
85Jordan Spieth$9.3M$22M$31.3M65
87Kevin LoveCleveland Cavaliers$28.1M$3M$31.1M85
88Antoine GriezmannAtlético Madrid$25M$6M$31M27
89Pascal SiakamToronto Raptors$29.7M$1M$30.7MNR
90Anthony RendonLos Angeles Angels$30.3M$250K$30.6MNR
91Manny MachadoSan Diego Padres$30M$500K$30.5MNR
92Jayson TatumBoston Celtics$25.3M$5M$30.3MNR
92Grady JarrrettAtlanta Falcons$30M$300K$30.3MNR
94Kris BryantColorado Rockies$25.7M$4.5M$30.2MNR
94Clayton KershawLos Angeles Dodgers$29M$1.2M$30.2M98
96Jamal MurrayDenver Nuggets$26.6M$3.5M$30.1MNR
97Brandon IngramNew Orleans Pelicans$26.5M$3.5M$30MNR
98Gordon HaywardCharlotte Hornets$26.9M$3M$29.9MNR
98Nikola JokićDenver Nuggets$27.9M$2M$29.9MNR
100Andrew WigginsGolden State Warriors$28.4M$1.2M$29.6MNR