In heartbreaking news for Virat Kohli fans, the star Indian cricketer could not find a spot in the list of highest-paid athletes. As per Sportico, the title of the highest-paid sportsperson goes to Cristiano Ronaldo, who earned an estimated total of $260 million. His massive income comes from his contract with Al Nassr FC in Saudi Arabia, as well as lucrative endorsements and his own brand ventures.
Virat Kohli behind Cristiano Ronaldo by miles
Virat Kohli, while immensely popular and successful in cricket, hasn’t reached the same level of earnings as Ronaldo. Kohli’s income primarily comes from his cricket contracts, endorsements, and brand partnerships, but it hasn’t reached the astronomical figures seen with top athletes in soccer, golf, and basketball.
It’s also worth noting that the sports market in India, while growing, still lags behind markets like Europe and North America in terms of overall revenue and sponsorship deals. This disparity in market size and global reach can impact the earnings of athletes from different regions.
Highest paid athletes list
| Rank | Sportsperson | Earnings (in million $) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cristiano Ronaldo | 260 |
| 2 | Stephen Curry | 153.8 |
| 3 | Tyson Fury | 147 |
| 4 | Lionel Messi | 135 |
| 5 | LeBron James | 133.2 |
| 6 | Neymar | 133 |
| 7 | Oleksandr Usyk | 122 |
| 8 | Karim Benzema | 116 |
| 9 | Kylian Mbappe | 110 |
| 10 | Jon Rahm | 105.8 |
| 11 | Scottie Scheffler | 104.3 |
| 12 | Dak Prescott | 100.4 |
| 13 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | 97.8 |
| 14 | Kevin Durant | 93.1 |
| 15 | Jared Goff | 85.8 |
| 16 | Jordan Love | 91.6 |
| 17 | Rory McIlroy | 79.8 |
| 18 | Max Verstappen | 76 |
| 19 | Patrick Mahomes | 73.1 |
| 20 | Canelo Alvarez | 73 |
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