Athletes are some of the most well-paid individuals in the world, and the top 10 richest athletes in the world have amassed a staggering amount of wealth throughout their careers.
10. LeBron James – NBA – $480 million
LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players of all time and has a net worth of $480 million.
He has won multiple NBA championships throughout his basketball career.
LeBron James earned his net worth through a combination of real estate holdings, ownership in sports teams, and many sponsorship and endorsement deals.
He became a billionaire earlier this year, with Forbes estimating that he has earned “upwards of $900 million in income from endorsements and other business ventures.”
He is also the highest-paid player in NBA history.
9. Magic Johnson – NBA – $500 million
Magic Johnson earned his net worth through a combination of his NBA career.
He founded Magic Johnson Enterprises, which is now valued at over US$1 billion. The company owns a movie studio, theaters, and a marketing company.
In March 2012, he became a partial owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2014, Johnson took part in the purchase of the Los Angeles Sparks of the WNBA.
He has also become a popular media figure, appearing on a wide variety of talk and debate shows.
As of March 2023, his net worth is estimated at approximately $620 Million.
8. Floyd Mayweather – Boxing – $565 million
Floyd Mayweather made his net worth through his boxing career, which earned him more than $1.1 billion.
He is widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, and he won multiple world championships throughout his career. He has also made a considerable amount of money through endorsements and business ventures.
He also has an investment portfolio of over $100 million, including real estate and his businesses outside of boxing.
7. Kobe Bryant – NBA – $600 million
Kobe Bryant was one of the greatest basketball players of all time, and he had a net worth of $600 million at the time of his death in 2020. He won five NBA championships throughout his career, and he also made a considerable amount of money through endorsements and business ventures.
6. Phil Mickelson – PGA – $750 million
Phil Mickelson is a professional golfer with a net worth of $750 million. He has won five major championships throughout his career, and he has also made a considerable amount of money through endorsements and business ventures, including his golf course design company, Mickelson Golf Properties.
5. Michael Schumacher – F1 – $1.1 billion
Michael Schumacher is a retired Formula One driver and has a net worth of $1.1 billion. He is considered one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, having won seven World Championships during his career. He has also made a considerable amount of money through endorsements and business ventures.
4. Jack Nicklaus – PGA – $1.15 billion
Jack Nicklaus is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time, and he has a net worth of $1.15 billion. He won 18 major championships throughout his career, and he has also made a considerable amount of money through his golf course design company, Nicklaus Design.
3. Arnold Palmer – PGA – $1.35 billion
Arnold Palmer was a legendary golfer and businessman, and he had a net worth of $1.35 billion at the time of his death in 2016. He won seven major championships throughout his career, and he was also the founder of Arnold Palmer Enterprises, which included a variety of business ventures such as golf courses, clothing lines, and restaurants.
2. Tiger Woods – PGA – $1.50 billion
Tiger Woods is one of the most successful golfers of all time, and he has also become one of the wealthiest athletes in the world with a net worth of $1.50 billion. He has won numerous tournaments and major championships throughout his career, and he has also made a considerable amount of money through endorsements and business ventures.
1. Michael Jordan – NBA – $1.85 billion
Michael Jordan is not only one of the greatest basketball players of all time, but he is also the richest athlete in the world with a net worth of $1.85 billion. He made most of his money through endorsements and investments, particularly his ownership stake in the Charlotte Hornets NBA franchise.