Top 10 highest paid athletes in 2024; feat five footballers in Forbes' list

10. Lamar Jackson (USA) - $100.5 million (American football) Image Source : Getty

9. Stephen Curry (USA) - $102 million (basketball) Image Source : Getty

8. Karim Benzema (France) - $106 million (football) Image Source : Getty

7. Neymar (Brazil) - $108 million (football) Image Source : Getty

6. Kylian Mbappe (France) - $110 million (football) Image Source : Getty

5. Giannis Antetokounmpo (Greece) - $111 million (basketball) Image Source : Getty

4. LeBron James (USA) - $128.2 million (basketball) Image Source : Getty

3. Lionel Messi (Argentina) - $135 million (football) Image Source : Getty

2. Jon Rahm (Spain) - $218 million (golf) Image Source : Getty

1. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) - $260 million (football) Image Source : Getty

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