Forbes released their 2022 list of the “World’s 10 Highest-Paid Athletes”. Believe it or not, there is NO baseball player in the top 10. It consists of athletes from the world of soccer, basketball, tennis, boxing and football. Tom Brady is the only NFL athlete to make the list at #9 which is where he was last year. Collectively, the world’s ten highest-paid athletes raked in $992 million over the last 12 months, according to Forbes’ estimates. Here is where the list stands in the year of 2022.
#10 Giannis Antetokounmpo — $80.9 million
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 11: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots before Game Five of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on May 11, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images)
#9 Tom Brady — $83.9 million
TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hugs his daughter Vivian after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on February 07, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
#8 Canelo Alvarez — $90 million
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 07: Canelo Alvarez makes his ring walk before his WBA light heavyweight title fight against Dmitry Bivol at T-Mobile Arena on May 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bivol retained his title by unanimous decision. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
#7 Roger Federer — $90.7 million
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 24: Roger Federer poses for a photograph with the Laver Cup Trophy after taking part in a live TV interview on CNBC at TD Garden on September 24, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
#6 Kevin Durant — $92.1 million
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – APRIL 20: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets drives towards the basket against Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at TD Garden on April 20, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Nets 114-107. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
#5 Stephen Curry — $92.8 million
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 09: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors stands on the court during the second half of Game Four of the Western Conference Semifinals of the NBA Playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at Chase Center on May 09, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
#4 Neymar — $95 million
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – MARCH 24: Neymar Jr. of Brazil runs with the ball during a match between Brazil and Chile as part of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Qualifier on March 24, 2022 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
#3 Cristiano Ronaldo — $115 million
BRIGHTON, ENGLAND – MAY 07: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester United at American Express Community Stadium on May 07, 2022 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
#2 LeBron James — $121.2 million
CLEVELAND, OHIO – MARCH 21: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on March 21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Lakers defeated the Cavaliers 131-120. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
#1 Lionel Messi — $130 million
GUAYAQUIL, ECUADOR – MARCH 29: Lionel Messi of Argentina warms up prior the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification match between Ecuador and Argentina at Estadio Monumental Banco Pichincha on March 29, 2022 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. (Photo by Franklin Jacome/Getty Images)