Top 10 Highest Earning Sportspersons

In these collection of pictures we take a look at top 10 highest earning sportspersons around the world. (Photo: AP)

Zee Media Bureau
Jul 25, 2023

LeBron James

The LA Lakers NBA legend is the only sportsperson to earn over Rs 1,000 crore in 2022. LeBron James total earning was over Rs 1,038 crore.

Lionel Messi

The Argentina and Inter Miami is the second-highest earner in 2022 with earning of Rs 998 crore. (Photo: AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo

The Portugal football star is the 3rd highest earner in the world in 2022 with earnings of Rs 940 crore. (Photo: ANI)

Neymar

Brazil and PSG football star had earning of above Rs 842 crore from the 2022 season. (Photo: ANI)

Canelo Alvarez

Boxer had earning of Rs 728 crore last year, out of which he has salary and winnings of Rs 687 crore from the boxing ring.

Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors took home earning of Rs 705 crore over the last season.

Kevin Durant

Brooklyn Nets NBA star earned Rs 702 crore to be in 7th position on the list. Out of that he got salary and rewards of Rs 301 crore.

Roger Federer

Tennis legend had earning of over Rs 701 crore, most of it from his endorsement after officially announcing his retirement in 2022. (Photo: ANI)

James Harden

The Philadelphia 76ers NBA star earned over Rs 621 crore to be in 9th position on the list in 2022.

Tiger Woods

Golfing legend had earning of over Rs 601 crore from his winnings and endorsements over the last year.

Virat Kohli

The former India captain is in No. 61 spot with earning of Rs 277 crore in the year 2022. He is the only Indian sportsperson in the list. (Photo: ANI)

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