Dustin Johnson | In eighth place, another professional golfer Dustin Johnson, who holds gazillion credits to his name is earning $68.5 Million a year.
Kevin Durant | Kevin Durant former Golden State Warriors player and currently representing the Brooklyn Nets, who has carved a place as one of the finest in the division earns $84.4 Million a year.
Stephen Curry | Stephen Curry aka Chef Curry also found himself on the list of highest-paid athletes and is known as one of the finest basketball players with $95.8 Million a year.
Canelo Alvarez | One of the biggest brands in the field of boxing Canelo Alvarez sits at number 5 in the elite list with $98.4 Million a year.
Kylian Mbappé | World Cup hero and already a great player in the circuit the French star Kylian Mbappé earns $128 Million per year.
Phil Mickelson | Phil Mickelson a professional golfer comes in third place and joins the others and trails the two football greats by miles at $138 Million a year.
Lionel Messi | World Cup 2022 winner and seven-time Ballon d’Or holder Lionel Messi secured second place in the race of highest-paid athletes with an annual income of $247.5 Million.
Cristiano Ronaldo | After controversially terminating its contract with Man Utd, CR7 signed with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, taking his total payment to $269.5 Million per year.
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