Top 10 Richest Athletes in the World in 2023

Here are the names of the top 10 wealthiest athletes in the world in2023 who may not be well-known to the general public. 

These athletes come from sports such as football, soccer, tennis, and boxing. Interestingly, there are no cricketers on this list, despite cricket being a popular and lucrative sport. 

Most of the players on this list are footballers, some of whom have also made it onto the list of the richest footballers and the top 10 richest athletes in the world in 2023.

In this post, you will find information about each of these wealthy sportspersons, including their net worth, age, sport, country of origin, and success stories. 

All of these athletes have been among the highest-paid sportspeople in 2022 according to Forbes magazine.

Whatever sports these richest sports players are related to, all those sports can also be counted in the category of richest sports in the world.

Here is a list of the top 10 richest athletes in the world.

LIONEL MESSI – Net Worth $130 Million

Name	LIONEL MESSI
Net Worth	$130 Million
Game	Soccer
Country	Argentina
Age	35 Years

Lionel Messi is a professional soccer player known for his exceptional ball control, dribbling ability, and scoring prowess. 

He began his career at FC Barcelona’s youth academy at age 13, eventually making his way onto the club’s first team and establishing himself as one of its top players. 

Throughout his career, Messi has won numerous individual awards and accolades and has helped lead FC Barcelona to numerous domestic and international titles.

 He has also represented the Argentine national team in international competitions and helped lead the team to the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. 

Messi’s success is attributed to his natural talent, hard work, and dedication to soccer. He is widely considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time.

LEBRON JAMES – Net Worth $121.2 Million

Name	LEBRON JAMES
Net Worth	$121.2 Million
Game	Basketball
Country	America
Age	38 Years

LeBron James is a professional basketball player with a highly successful career, marked by numerous awards, championships, and high-profile performances. 

He has won four NBA titles, and four MVP awards, and has been selected for the All-NBA First Team 11 times. 

James is known for his leadership and competitive drive, as well as his charitable work and philanthropy. 

Despite facing criticism and challenges, he has consistently proven himself as one of the best players in the world and has a secure place in the history of the sport.

CRISTIANO RONALDO – Net Worth $115 Million

Player	CRISTIANO RONALDO
Net Worth	$115 Million
Game	Soccer
Country	Portugal
Age	37 Years

Cristiano Ronaldo is a professional soccer player who has had a highly successful career, beginning with Sporting Lisbon in Portugal and continuing with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. 

He has won numerous individual and team accolades, including three Premier League titles, the UEFA Champions League, and four Ballon d’Or awards. 

Ronaldo has also had success with the Portuguese national team, helping them win the European Championship in 2016 and reach the semi-finals of the World Cup in 2018. 

His success is due to his hard work, dedication, and exceptional talent, including his ability to score goals from various positions and impressive speed and dribbling skills.

As a result, Ronaldo is widely recognized as one of the greatest soccer players in the world.

NEYMAR –  Net Worth $95 Million

Player	NEYMAR
Net Worth	$95 Million
Game	Basketball
Country	Brazil
Age	30Years

Neymar is a Brazilian professional footballer who has had a successful career at both the club and international levels. 

He began playing for Santos’ youth team at the age of 11 and made his professional debut for the team in 2009. 

In his first full season with the first team, he helped Santos win the Copa do Brasil and the Campeonato Paulista, and he was named the South American Footballer of the Year. 

He then transferred to Barcelona in 2013, where he formed a formidable attacking trio with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez and helped the team win numerous trophies. In 2017, he transferred to Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record fee. 

In addition to his club career, Neymar has also represented Brazil in three FIFA World Cups, scored over 50 goals for the national team, won a gold medal at the Olympic Games, and been named the South American Footballer of the Year multiple times.

STEPHEN CURRY – Net Worth $92.8 Million

Player	STEPHEN CURRY
Net Worth	$92.8 Million
Game	Basketball
Country	America
Age	34 Years

Stephen Curry is a professional basketball player who has achieved success through hard work, dedication, and a love for the game. 

He attended Davidson College and was later selected by the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Draft. In 2014, he led the Warriors to an NBA championship and was named the league’s Most Valuable Player. 

He went on to win two more championships with the team and was named MVP again in 2016. 

Throughout his career, he has consistently been one of the top scorers in the league and has set numerous records for three-point shooting. Off the court, he is known for his charitable work and his commitment to his family.

KEVIN DURANT – Net Worth $92.1 Million

Player	KEVIN DURANT
Net Worth	$92.1 Million
Game	Basketball
Country	America
Age	34 Years

Kevin Durant is a successful and decorated professional basketball player.

He played college basketball at the University of Texas, where he was named the National College Player of the Year, before being selected second overall in the NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics (now the Oklahoma City Thunder). 

In his rookie season, he won the NBA Rookie of the Year award and has gone on to lead the league in scoring four times, be named to the All-NBA First Team eight times, and win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award twice. 

Durant also won gold medals with the United States national team at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. He is widely considered one of the best basketball players of all time.

ROGER FEDERER – Net Worth $90.7 Million

Player	ROGER FEDERER
Net Worth	$90.7 Million
Game	Tennis
Country	Switzerland
Age	41 Years

Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player who is widely considered one of the greatest of all time. 

He has won a record 20 Grand Slam singles titles and a record six ATP Finals titles and has been ranked No. 1 in the world by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for a record 310 weeks. 

Federer began playing tennis at a young age and quickly rose to become a top player, winning his first ATP Tour title in 2001. 

He had a breakthrough year in 2003 when he won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon and finished the year ranked No. 2 in the world. 

Federer has continued to dominate the sport, winning numerous titles and reaching the final of every Grand Slam tournament he has entered. 

He is known for his exceptional movement and fluid style of play and is praised for his sportsmanship and graciousness on and off the court.

CANELO ALVAREZ – Net Worth $90 Million

Player	CANELO ALVAREZ
Net Worth	$90 Million
Game	Boxing
Country	Maxico
Age	32 Years

Canelo Álvarez is a Mexican professional boxer who has had a successful career, winning world titles in four weight classes and earning a reputation as one of the best boxers in the world. 

He is known for his technical skills and powerful punching and has held the WBC, WBA, and The Ring middleweight titles since 2021. 

Álvarez began boxing at a young age and won a silver medal in the light welterweight division at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games as an amateur. 

In addition to his success in the ring, he has also been successful as a promoter and has business ventures outside of boxing.

TOM BRADY – Net Worth $83.9 Million

Player	TOM BRADY
Net Worth	$83.9 Million
Game	Football
Country	America
Age	45 Years

Tom Brady is a highly successful American football player, known for his leadership and work ethic. 

He was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2000 and played as their starting quarterback, leading the team to nine Super Bowl appearances and seven victories.

Despite facing challenges and setbacks, Brady has consistently worked hard and achieved success both on and off the field, including writing a best-selling book and securing endorsement deals with major brands. 

He has also been named to the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes multiple times.

GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO – Net Worth $80.9 Million

Player	GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO
Net Worth	$80.9 Million
Game	Basketball
Country	Greece
Age	28 Years

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a Greek professional basketball player who has had a successful career in the NBA.

He was born in Athens to Nigerian parents and began playing basketball at a young age, eventually joining the youth academy of a Greek professional team. 

In 2013, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks and quickly became a promising player.

Antetokounmpo has won several awards, including the NBA Most Valuable Player and the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and has led the Bucks to the playoffs several times.

He is known for his hard work and leadership and has become a role model for young players.

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Conclusion

It is true that athletes and actors often earn a lot of money. However, businessmen can often earn even more. If we compare the list of the top 10 richest people in the world to the list of the top 10 richest athletes, we can see that the wealthiest businessmen are at the top of both lists.