Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo holds the top spot. He is the highest-paid athlete. In the past year, he earned INR 2081 crore. 

Jon Rahm

John Rahm is the Spanish golfer and is the only golfer on the list. He has earned INR 1712 crore in the past year, the second highest on the list.  

Lionel Messi 

Lionel Messi is the third athlete on the list. He has amassed INR 1074 crore in the previous year. 

LeBron James

LeBron James is the fourth highest-paid athlete on the list. He has earned over INR 990 crore in the past year alone. 

Kylian Mbappé

French football sensation Kylian Mbappe is the fifth highest-paid athlete in the world. He has earned INR 881 crore in the previous year. 

Giannis Anterokounmpo

Giannis Anterokounmpo is a Basketball player. He is the sixth highest-paid athlete. His income was INR 873 crore in the past year alone. 

Neymar Jr

Famous footballer from Brazil, Neymar Jr has earned INR 864 crore in the last year. 

Karim Benzema

Another French footballer is on the list. He has earned over INR 864 crore in the previous year. 

Virat Kohli

Indian cricketer and famous athlete Virat Kohli is the only Indian player on the list. He has earned over INR 847 crore in the previous year. 

Stephen Curry

At number 10, we have the famous basketball player Stephen Curry. He earned INR 831 crore from 1st September 2023 to 1st September 2024.