The Top 7 highest-paid athletes in the world

The Top 7 highest-paid athletes in the world

The list of top 7 highest paid athletes in the world, as of 2017, is given by the Forbes Magazine. The following are the most paid seven athletes that made it to the list.

Cristiano Ronaldo

He is a Portuguese professional football player who plays forward for Real Madrid and the Portugal National Team.  He is 32 years old and has won five Ballon d’Or awards. He annually earns $93 million.

 

LeBron James

James is an American professional basketball player for Cleveland Cavaliers of NBA (National Basketball Association). He has won three NBA championships and 4 NBA Most Valuable Player awards, 3 NBA Finals MVP awards, 2 Olympic Gold medals, and much more. He annually earns $86 million.

 

Lionel Messi

Messi is an Argentine professional football player who plays forward for Barcelona and Argentina National Team. He has four Ballon d’Or awards. His annual income is $80 million.

 

Roger Federer

He is a Swiss professional tennis player who is ranked No. 2 in men’s singles by ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals). His annual income is $64 million.

 

Kevin Durant

Kevin Wayne Durant is an American professional basketball player for Golden State Warriors of NBA (National Basketball Association). His annual income is $60.6 million.

 

Andrew Luck

Andrew Austen Luck is an American football quarterback player who plays for Indianapolis Colts of NFL (National Football League). His annual income is $50 million.

 

Stephen Curry

Wardell Stephen Curry II is an American basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of NBA (National Basketball Association). His annual income is $47.3 million.

Featured Image: Lionel Messi

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