COVID-19 has been one of the major factors which have affected our lives since 2020. The whole world has faced financial problems. Major sporting events are being played inside closed stadiums or in front of very less crowd.
Forbes has now released the list of the top 10 highest-paid athletes in the world in 2021. Let’s take a look at them.
10. Kevin Durant | $75m
Nationality: United States
Age: 32
Sport: Basketball
On-field earnings: $31m
Off-field earnings: $44m
9. Tom Brady | $76m
Nationality: United States
Age: 43
Sport: American Football
On-field earnings: $45m
Off-field earnings: $31m
8. Lewis Hamilton | $82m
Nationality: United Kingdom
Age: 36
Sport: Formula 1
On-field earnings: $70m
Off-field earnings: $12m
7. Roger Federer | $90m
Nationality: Switzerland
Age: 39
Sport: Tennis
On-field earnings: $0.03m
Off-field earnings: $90m
6. Neymar | $95m
Nationality: Brazil
Age: 29
Sport: Football
On-field earnings: $76m
Off-field earnings: $19m
5. Lebron James | $96.5m
Nationality: United States
Age: 36
Sport: Basketball
On-field earnings: $31.5m
Off-field earnings: $65m
4. Dak Prescott | $107.5m
Nationality: United States
Age: 27
Sport: Football
On-field earnings: $97.5m
Off-field earnings: $10m
3. Cristiano Ronaldo | $120m
Nationality: Portugal
Age: 36
Sport: Football
On-field earnings: $70m
Off-field earnings: $50m
2. Lionel Messi | $130m
Nationality: Argentina
Age: 33
Sport: Football
On-field earnings: $97m
Off-field earnings: $33m
1. Conor McGregor | $180m
Nationality: Ireland
Age: 32
Sport: MMA
On-field earnings: $22m
Off-field earnings: $158m
