In addition to their excellent competitive level, high-income athletes can win high prizes and honors, but also closely related to their unique training methods, tenacity, stable mental quality and taste of life. The following is based on the "2023 Global Athlete Income Ranking" released by Forbes, a simple inventory.
The tenth place in the global athlete earnings ranking 2023 is Kevin Durant, with annual income of about $89.1 million. American professional basketball player, playing for the NBA Phoenix Suns, Durant's most outstanding technique is his stable shooting ability, whether from the shooting action or shooting percentage he is impeccable, in the NBA has won 4 scoring titles. Nike has a close relationship with Durant, and this year he got a lifetime contract, which is the third NBA star after Jordan and James to receive Nike's lifetime contract.
The ninth largest athlete earnings ranking worldwide is Roger Federerer, with annual revenues of about $95.1 million. In his 24-year tennis career, "Fei Tianwang" has won a total of 1,251 men's singles victories, including 20 Grand Slams. Even though Federer has retired, he still has more than a dozen long-term endorsements; Stephen Curry is eighth on the list, with annual revenue of about $100 million. American professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. In addition to the high salary, Curry also signed a long-term endorsement contract with sports brand Under Armour.
Phil Mickelson is seventh on the list, with annual revenue of about $106 million. American professional golfer with 6 Grand Slam titles and 37 PGA Tour titles. Income comes mainly from sponsorship and own business and land; Dustin Johnson is sixth, with annual revenue of about $107 million. American professional golfer, he has broad shoulders, huge palms, and a quick swing. Winning tens of millions of dollars in prize money in the past year, plus endorsement sponsorship, has made him one of the highest-paid athletes.
Canelo Alvarez is fifth on the list, with annual revenues of about $110 million. Mexican professional boxer who has won several World Championship belts in the middleweight division. appearance costs tens of millions of dollars, as well as their own clothing brand and beverage business; LeBron James came in fourth with annual revenue of about $119.5 million. American professional basketball player, playing for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA, NBA all-time scoring champion. Income comes from high salaries, multiple endorsements, and business territory includes beverages, clothing, film production, sports, etc.
Kylian Mbappe is in third place, with annual revenues of about $120 million. French professional footballer, currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain FC, won the World Cup Golden Boot and Silver Ball Award. He is the only athlete under the age of 30 in the global athlete income TOP10, mainly from ultra-high salaries, and about $20 million in off-field income; Lionel Messi is second on the list, with annual revenues of about $130 million. Argentine professional footballer, currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain FC, last year Messi helped the Argentine national team win the World Cup and the European and American Cup, and won the World Cup Golden Ball again. Income comes from high salaries and multiple lucrative endorsements, as well as his own business.
The top athlete revenue ranking in 2023 is Cristiano Ronaldo, with an annual income of about 136 million US dollars, equivalent to about 950 million yuan. Portuguese footballer who currently plays for Riyadh Victory FC. After leaving Manchester United last year, there was a lot of controversy about playing in Saudi Arabia for a high salary, and the media said of Cristiano Ronaldo: "He has a huge fortune, excellent football skills, and at the same time he is also flamboyant and maverick. ”