Complete list of top 5 highest-paid athletes in the world 

Sports Tak Staff
May 4, 2023

Portugal's football phenomenon Cristiano Ronaldo was the highest-paid athlete in the world in the last 12 months. 

Here are the top 5 highest-paid athletes, according to Forbes: 

Ronaldo earned a whopping sum of $136 million in the last 12 months.

Ronaldo earned $46 million through on-field salary while he pocketed $90 million off the field.

Argentina's global superstar Lionel Messi earned $130 million in the last 12 months.

He pocketed $65 million on the field while he earned the same amount off the field.

France's Kylian Mbappe bagged $120 million in the last 12 months. He pocketed $100 million on the field while $20 million came off the field.

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James earned $119.5 million in the last 12 months. Out of his total earnings, $44.5 million came on the field while $75 million came off the field.

Mexico's professional boxer Canelo Alvarez earned $110 million in the last 12 months. He pocketed $100 million on the field while $10 million came off the field.

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