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Top 50 Highest Paid Athletes Of All Time
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Let’s take a closer look at the world’s Top 50 highest paid athletes.
These insanely wealthy stars represent nine different sports, including MMA and boxing, and come from 17 countries all over the globe. The list presents each individual athlete’s non-inflation adjusted earnings – and their earnings adjusted for inflation.
Without further ado, here are the 50 highest paid athletes ever!
50. James Harden – Basketball
Basketball star James Harden’s inflation adjusted earnings are $510M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $435M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $510M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $435M
49. Chris Paul – Basketball
Basketball player Chris Paul’s inflation adjusted earnings are $520M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $425M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $520M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $425M
48. Canelo Alvarez – Boxing
The first boxer that appears on the list is Mexican champion Canelo Alvarez whose inflation adjusted earnings so far reach $525M. The boxer’s non-inflation adjusted earnings are $460M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $525M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $460M
47. Carmelo Anthony – Basketball
Basketball player Carmelo Anthony’s inflation adjusted earnings are $530M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $410M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $530M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $410M
46. Drew Brees – American Football
The first American Football player on the list is Drew Brees whose inflation adjusted earnings reach $535M. His non-inflation adjusted earnings are $425M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $535M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $425M
45. Dwyane Wade – Basketball
Basketball player Dwyane Wade’s inflation adjusted earnings reach $540M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings earnings land at $410M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $540M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $410M
43. Kimi Raikkonen – Formula 1
The first Formula 1 driver on the list is Kimi Raikkonen whose inflation adjusted earnings reach $545M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $400M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $545M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $400M
43. Rory McIlroy – Golf
The first of many golf players on the list is Rory McIlroy whose inflation adjusted earnings reach $545M. His non-inflation adjusted earnings are $450M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $545M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $400M
42. Russell Westbrook – Basketball
Basketball player Russell Westbrook’s inflation adjusted earnings are $550M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $465M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $550M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $465M
41. Novak Djokovic – Tennis
First tennis player on the list is Serbian Novak Djokovic with 22 Grand Slam titles. His inflation adjusted earnings are $575M and his non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $470M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $575M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $470M
40. Andre Agassi – Tennis
Tennis player Andre Agassi’s inflation adjusted earnings are $590M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $350.1M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $590M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $350.1M
38. Evander Holyfield – Boxing
Legendary cruiserweight and heavyweight boxing world champion Evander Holyfield lives up to his nickname ”The Real Deal” with inflation adjusted earnings reaching $600M. Holyfield’s non-inflation adjusted earnings are $310.2M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $600M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $310.2M
38. Serena Williams – Tennis
The fact that tennis icon Serena Williams is the lone female athlete to make the list, shows proof of how unequal the world of sports really is.
Williams is considered among the greatest tennis players of all time, and her inflation adjusted earnings reach $600M, while her non-inflation adjusted earnings are $459.7M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $600M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $459.7M
35. Kevin Garnett – Basketball
Basketball star Kevin Garnett’s inflation adjusted earnings are $610M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $415M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $610M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $415M
35. Fernando Alonso – Formula 1
Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso’s inflation adjusted earnings are $610M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $470M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $610M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $470M
35. Gary Player – Golf
Golf player Gary Player’s inflation adjusted earnings are $610M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $355M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $610M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $355M
33. Conor McGregor – MMA
The only MMA fighter to qualify for the list is of course superstar ”The Notorious” Conor McGregor.
With success both inside and outside the cage, McGregor’s inflation adjusted earnings are $615M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $530M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $615M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $530M
33. Magic Johnson – Basketball
Legendary basketball star Magic Johnson’s inflation adjusted earnings are $615M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $405M.
The five-time NBA winner also had a brief stint in Sweden, playing around ten games for Borås-based team Magic M7, which he invested money in.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $615M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $405M
32. Dale Earnhardt – Nascar
The first Nascar driver on the list is Dale Earnhardt Jr. His inflation adjusted earnings rech $620M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $450M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $620M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $450M
31. Ernie Els – Golf
Golfer Ernie Els’ inflation adjusted earnings are $625M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $425M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $625M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $425M
30. Derek Jeter – Baseball
The first Baseball player we find is Derek Jeter, who enters the list at No. 31. His inflation adjusted earnings are $645M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $450M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $645M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $450M
29. Stephen Curry – Basketball
Basketball player Stephen Curry’s inflation adjusted earnings are $655M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $565M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $655M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $565M
28. Rafael Nadal – Tennis
For over a decade, tennis star Rafael Nadal has dominated men’s tennis along with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. That shows in Nadal’s wallet since his inflation adjusted earnings land at $660M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $525M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $660M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $525M
27. Oscar De La Hoya – Boxing
Former boxing champion, and Olympic gold medalist, Oscar De La Hoya lives up to his nickname ”The Golden Boy”. With inflation adjusted earnings landing at $665M, and non-inflation adjusted earnings landing at $410.3M, he is one of the most well paid pugilist’s to ever live.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $665M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $410.3M
25. Valentino Rossi – Motorcycle
The only Motorcycle driver on the list is Italy’s Valentino Rossi, with inflation adjusted earnings landing at $675M, and non-inflation adjusted earnings landing at $485M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $675M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $485M
25. Peyton Manning – American Football
NFL star Peyton Manning’s inflation adjusted earnings are $675M, while non-inflation adjusted earnings are $490M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $675M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $490M
24. George Foreman – Boxing
Legendary two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman made an awful lot of money.
The heavy-hitting boxer’s inflation adjusted earnings land at $680M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $355M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $680M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $355M
23. Jeff Gordon – Nascar
Nascar driver Jeff Gordon’s inflation adjusted earnings land at $685M. His non-inflation adjusted earnings are $459.7M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $685M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $459.7M
22. Tom Brady – American Football
At No. 22 we find NFL superstar Tom Brady, who is the highest paid American Football player on this list. During his long career he made inflation adjusted earnings around $690M, and around $550M in non-inflation adjusted earnings.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $690M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $550M
21. Manny Pacquiao – Boxing
The third highest paid boxer to ever live is eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao, who went from living in the street to making a fortune in boxing. ”Pac Man’s” inflation adjusted earnings land at $725M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $560M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $725M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $560M
20. Alex Rodriguez – Baseball
World Series champion Alex Rodriguez made tons of money during his years in the MLB. His inflation adjusted earnings are $745M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $525M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $745M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $525M
19. Lewis Hamilton – Formula 1
At No. 19 we find Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton who’s inflation adjusted earnings are $790M. His non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $640M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $790M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $640M
18. Kevin Durant – Basketball
Basketball player Kevin Durant’s inflation adjusted earnings land at $850M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $710M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $850M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $710M
17. Neymar – Football
Brazilian football superstar Neymar, who’s currently playing for Paris Saint-Germain, is one of the highest paid athletes around. Neymar’s inflation adjusted earnings land at $855M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $735M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $855M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $735M
16. Mike Tyson – Boxing
The second highest paid boxer on this list is ”Iron” Mike Tyson, who reigned as the undisputed world heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.
The legendary and controversial fighter was perhaps the most feared heavyweight to ever step into the ring. His inflation adjusted earnings are $875M, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $455M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $875M
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $455M
15. Greg Norman – Golf
Golfer Greg Norman is the first athlete on the list with inflation adjusted earnings breaking in on $1B. His non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $635M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $635M
13. Kobe Bryant – Basketball
Basketball star Kobe Bryant was a legend of the game as a five-time NBA champion.
Bryant’s inflation adjusted earnings land at $1.05B, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $755M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.05B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $755M
13. Shaquille O’Neal – Basketball
Legendary basketball player Shaquille O’Neal’s inflation adjusted earnings land at $1.05B. His non-inflation adjusted earnings are $700M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.05B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $700M
12. David Beckham – Football
Football player David Beckham is one of the best English players in the history of the sport, and a huge star outside football. Beckham’s inflation adjusted earnings land at $1.28B, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $965M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.28B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $965M
11. Michael Schumacher – Formula 1
Formula 1 star Michael Schumacher is one of the biggest names in motor sport. His inflation adjusted earnings land at $1.31B, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $810M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.31B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $810M
10. Phil Mickelson – Golf
At No. 10 on the list we find golfer Phil Mickelson. His inflation adjusted earnings are $1.36B, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $1.03B.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.36B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $1.03B
9. Roger Federer – Tennis
Mega star Roger Federer is the biggest earning tennis player on the list, as well as one of the highest paid athletes ever. His inflation adjusted earnings are $1.38B, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $1.1B.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.38B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $1.1B
8. Floyd Mayweather – Boxing
At No. 8 we find the highest paid boxer in Floyd ”Money” Mayweather. Competing professionally between 1996 and 2017, Mayweather never lost a single fight, but won tons of cash. ”Money’s” inflation adjusted earnings land at $1.41B, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $1.11B.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.41B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $1.11B
7. Lionel Messi – Football
Widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, Argentina’s Lionel Messi is also the second highest paid football player on this list.
With a total inflation adjusted earnings landing at $1.48B, and non-inflation adjusted earnings landing $1.22B, Messi is one of the most successful players to ever live.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.48B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $1.22B
6. LeBron James – Basketball
Basketball player LeBron James’ inflation adjusted earnings land at $1.53B. His non-inflation adjusted earnings are $1.23B.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.53B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $1.23B
5. Cristiano Ronaldo – Football
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo reaches top five on the list with his inflation adjusted earnings of $1.58B, making him one of the highest paid athletes ever. Ronaldo’s non-inflation adjusted earnings are $1.29B.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.58B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $1.29B
4. Jack Nicklaus – Golf
On the top 5 we find a trio of golf players that made an insane amount of cash.
First out is Jack Nicklaus who’s inflation adjusted earnings land at $1.63B. His non-inflation adjusted earnings are $870M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.63B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $870M
3. Arnold Palmer – Golf
At No. 3 we have golf player Arnold Palmer who’s inflation adjusted earnings are $1.7B, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $885M.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $1.7B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $885M
2. Tiger Woods – Golf
At No. 2 on the list we find golf player Tiger Woods who is one of the biggest sportstar in the last decades, and one of the highest paid athletes ever. His inflation adjusted earnings reach $2.5B, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings are $1.77B.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $2.5B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $1.77B
1. Michael Jordan – Basketball
Topping the list is legendary basketball superstar Michael Jordan who’s the greatest basketball player of all time and a global pop culture icon. The Chicago Bulls player’s inflation adjusted earnings is a staggering $3.3B, while his non-inflation adjusted earnings land at $2.37B.
- Inflation adjusted earnings: $3.3B
- Non-inflation adjusted earnings: $2.37B
* All stats and numbers in this story comes from Sportico.
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