Forbes, one of the world's most renowned business magazines, has released its annual list of the world's highest-paid athletes for 2023. This list includes the top 10 athletes who have earned the most money on and off the field between May 1, 2022, and May 1, 2023.
The methodology used by Forbes to calculate these earnings is based on a combination of on-field earnings and off-field earnings. On-field earnings include all prize money, salaries, and bonuses earned during the specified time frame. Off-field earnings are estimated based on sponsorship deals, appearance fees, memorabilia, and licensing income, and cash returns from any businesses operated by the athlete during the 12 months leading up to May 1, 2023. Forbes also takes into account payouts from equity stakes athletes have sold but does not deduct taxes or agents' fees.
Without further ado, here are the top 10 highest-paid athletes according to Forbes for 2023.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Soccer | Age: 38
2. Lionel Messi
On-Field: $65 million | Off-Field: $65 million | Nationality: Argentina | Sport: Soccer | Age: 35
3. Kylian Mbappé
Soccer | Age: 24
4. LeBron James
On-Field: $44.5 million | Off-Field: $75 million | Nationality: U.S. | Sport:
Basketball | Age: 38
5. Canelo Álvarez
Boxing | Age: 32
6. Dustin Johnson
7. Phil Mickelson
On-Field: $104 million | Off-Field: $2 million | Nationality: U.S. | Sport: Golf | Age: 52
8. Stephen Curry
On-Field: $48.4 million Off-Field: $52 million Total: $100.4 million
9. Roger Federer
On-Field: $0.1 million | Off-Field: $95 million | Nationality: Switzerland | Sport: Tennis | Age: 41
10. Kevin Durant
On-Field: $44.1 million | Off-Field: $45 million | Nationality: U.S. | Sport: Basketball | Age: 34
credit: Forbes.com
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