Unlike previous times, sports have become a major career opportunity for those who want to have a successful sports career. The athletes earn millions of dollars from their clubs along with a fortune from endorsements.
JustWatch have researched and made a breakdown of the highest paid athletes from each country.
Here’s the list of the highest paid athletes in the top 25 countries in 2022
The research shows that after excluding money earned by endorsements, the athletes with the largest annual salaries in the world are all footballers – Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Cristiano Ronaldo. 10 NBA players made the list, with Steph Curry from the US on top. Interestingly, without endorsements, Conor McGregor is only the 23rd highest paid athlete.
