who is the richest athlete in the world

The richest athlete in the world in 2025 is Cristiano Ronaldo, with total earnings of approximately $275 million USD. This includes $225 million from his salary at the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr and $50 million from endorsements with major brands like Nike and Binance. Ronaldo has topped Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes for the third consecutive year and the fifth time overall