In 2024, Cristiano Ronaldo led the highest-paid athletes' list with $260 million, far surpassing competitors like Stephen Curry, Tyson Fury, Lionel Messi, and LeBron James. His income comprised $215 million from wages and $45 million from endorsements. The overall earnings of the top 100 athletes reached $6.2 billion, highlighting a male-dominated field as there were no women in the top 100, with Coco Gauff being the highest-earning female athlete at $30.4 million, ranked far below Daniel Jones at number 100 with $37.5 million.
Cristiano Ronaldo once again topped the list of the world's highest paid athletes with a total income of $260m in 2024.
Ronaldo's lucrative contract with Saudi Arabian football team Al-Nassr ensured he maintained the top spot for a second consecutive year.
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