Sportico's 4th Annual List of 100 Top Highest-Paid Athletes Reveals Cristiano Ronaldo as the World's Highest-Paid Athlete for 2024.

Sports | Dated: 15 Feb 2025

In February 2025, sports industry news site Sportico released its 4th Annual List of 100 Top Highest-Paid Athletes. Portuguese professional footballer Cristiano Ronaldo topped the list for the 2nd consecutive year, earning USD 260 million in 2024. His earnings include USD 215 million from salary/winnings (from Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr) and USD 45 million from endorsements.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Stephen Curry (USD 153.8 million), American professional basketball player, secured 2nd place.
  • - Tyson Fury (USD 147 million), British former professional boxer, claimed 3rd place on the list.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) For the 2nd straight year, female athletes were absent from the top 100, and the list also does not feature any sportsperson from India.
  • (ii) Coco Gauff, American professional tennis player, was the highest-paid female athlete in 2024, with earnings of USD 30.4 million for the 2nd consecutive year.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was recently named the world's highest-paid athlete for 2024 in Sportico's 4th Annual List of 100 Top Highest-Paid Athletes?

Correct Answer: Cristiano Ronaldo

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