Ranking The Top 10 Highest Paid Male Athletes In The World 2021

Who are the top 10 highest paid male athletes in the world in 2021 according to Forbes? Did someone new get into the top 10 this time?

After a year in the pandemic where the athletes took pay-cuts and played in stadiums with empty seats, they are back this year with a much more familiar environment around them. So who takes the top spot this year?

The Top 10 Forbes Highest Paid Male Athletes In The World 2021

1. Conor McGregor (Total Earnings- $180 million) – The Irishman’s appearance in UFC in January was not something he would’ve liked as he got knocked out by Dustin Poirier. But still, he earned $22 million with that fight. The main source of money for him came by selling his whiskey brand Proper No. Twelve. Overall, he earned a whopping $158 million off the field.
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Total Earnings- $125 million) – The Portuguese has taken over his lifetime rival Lionel Messi and achieved the 2nd spot recently. His return to Old Trafford was in the headline for weeks. Also, in early September, he broke the record of Ali Daei. He finally became the greatest international goal scorer of all time. The 36-year old earns $70 million on the field and $55 million with endorsements.
3. Lionel Messi (Total Earnings- $110 million) – The Argentine had to bid an emotional farewell to Barcelona because of La Liga’s obstacles. He signed for the Ligue 1 giants soon with a much less salary. Still he gets $75 million from the club and he makes $35 million from endorsements.
4. Dak Prescott (Total Earnings- $107.6 million)- The Cowboys star extended his contract which helped him to get into the $100 million club. He earns $97.5 million from his club and $10 million from endorsements.
5. LeBron James (Total Earnings- $96.5 million)- It has been a successful year for LeBron James who is showing no signs of slowing down. He signed a new deal with PepsiCo and left Coca Cola. He currently earns $31.5 million on the field and $65 million off the field.
6. Neymar Jr (Total Earnings- $95 million)- The Brazilian became the brand ambassador of Puma last year. He earns $75 million from his club PSG and $20 million from his endorsements.
7. Roger Federer (Total Earnings- $90.6 million)- The Swiss professional earns $90 million from his sponsorships with brands like Rolex, Credit Suisse and Uniqlo.
8. Lewis Hamilton (Total Earnings- $82 million)- The Mercedes driver gets into the top 10 second time. His 11 race wins got him $70 million and he got $12 million from his endorsements.
9. Tom Brady (Total Earnings- $76 million)- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback gets into the top 10. He earns $45 million on the field and $31 million from his endorsements.
10. Kevin Durant (Total Earning- $75 million)- The Brooklyn Nets basketball player Kevin Durant is at 10. He earns $31 million from his club and $44 million off the field.

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