8 athletes who reached billionaire status
- Michael Jordan – $3 billion.
- Tiger Woods – $1.72 billion.
- Cristiano Ronaldo – $1.24 billion.
- Magic Johnson – $1.2 billion.
- Lionel Messi – $1.15 billion.
- Roger Federer – $1.09 billion.
- Floyd Mayweather – $1.08 billion.
- LeBron James – $1 billion.
25 Richest Billionaires in Sports Industry
- Jerry Reinsdorf. Net Worth: $2.1 Billion.
- Mark Davis. Net Worth: $2.3 Billion.
- 23. Bernard Ecclestone. Net Worth: $2.4 Billion.
- Jim Crane. Net Worth: $2.4 Billion.
- Larry Tanenbaum. Net Worth: $2.5 Billion.
- Vincent McMahon. Net Worth: $2.8 Billion.
- Lorenzo Fertitta.
- Frank Fertitta.
1.2 billion USD (2024)LeBron James / Net worth
Who is the richest sports person in history : Here is the full top 10:
- Michael Jordan, $3.75 billion.
- Tiger Woods, $2.66 billion.
- Cristiano Ronaldo, $1.92 billion.
- Arnold Palmer, $1.76 billion.
- LeBron James, $1.7 billion.
- Jack Nicklaus, $1.67 billion.
Who is the richest athlete in history
His Airness ranks as the highest-paid athlete in history.
Is Ronaldo a billionaire : Per Forbes, Ronaldo became the first professional athlete ever to surpass the billion-dollar threshold just in career earnings in 2020, as his net worth is around $500 million according to some estimations that include wages, endorsement deals, real estate, and advertisements.
2023-2024 Player Salaries
| RK | NAME | SALARY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Curry, PG | $51,915,615 |
| 2 | Kevin Durant, PF | $47,649,433 |
| 3 | LeBron James, SF | $47,607,350 |
| 4 | Nikola Jokic, C | $47,607,350 |
Jordan's net worth is $1.7 billion, according to Forbes. Like Jordan, LeBron has maximized his off-court game to join the three-comma club. James has made roughly $415 million in player salary over 20 NBA seasons, but he has been the league's highest-paid player only once during that time.
Is Messi richer than Ronaldo
For Ronaldo, his huge social media following, Nike CR7 brand and sponsorships deals with likes of Tag Heuer, EA Sports and Sacoor Brothers have helped him amass an estimated fortune of $450 million. Messi, on the other hand, is worth just less than his old foe – an estimated $400m.The business magazine estimates Johnson's wealth at about $1.2bn (£990m). The other athlete billionaires are NBA players Michael Jordan and Lebron James, and the golfer Tiger Woods.Johnson is now worth $1.2 billion, according to Forbes' most recent calculations. He joins Tiger Woods, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan as the only four known athlete billionaires.
NBA. NBA generates huge sums of money yearly – from sponsorship rights to income generated from NBA odds. Basketball is the highest-paid sport in the world, with an average annual NBA salary in 2023 of nearly $10.5 million. The league has over 30 teams and pays the highest player salary of $48 million.
Is Ronaldo richer than Messi : For Ronaldo, his huge social media following, Nike CR7 brand and sponsorships deals with likes of Tag Heuer, EA Sports and Sacoor Brothers have helped him amass an estimated fortune of $450 million. Messi, on the other hand, is worth just less than his old foe – an estimated $400m.
How rich is Messi : around $600 million
Currently, Forbes estimates that Leo Messi's net worth is around $600 million but that will be higher by the time he ends his contract with Inter Miami.
Who is the richest footballer
Faiq Bolkiah
The world's richest footballer is Faiq Bolkiah who has a whopping net worth of over $20 billion. Born into a wealthy home, Bolkiah boasts a wealth greater than the likes of Portuguese international Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi combined.
Mouhamed Gyueye
Mouhamed Gyueye is currently the lowest-paid NBA player in the NBA this term. The Senegalese player was the 39th pick in the 2023 draft. Drafted by the Charlotte Hornets, he saw his rights traded to the Boston Celtics, who dealt him to the Atlanta Hawks.Bolkiah is the richest footballer in the world, with an estimated net worth of $20 billion. He has been capped by the Brunei national team since 2014 and has captained the team since 2018. He is the Prince of Brunei.
Is Messi richer than Neymar : Messi's combined earnings from his former club Paris Saint-Germain and current side Inter Miami is estimated to be around $135m (£111m/€128m). The Argentine is closely followed by his former PSG team-mates Neymar and Kylian Mbappe who earn $112m (£92m/€106m) and $110m (£90m/€104m) respectively in wages annually.