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10 highest-paid athletes of all time
It’s no secret that sport is a highly profitable industry with athletes bringing home some major pay-checks. Sportico has revealed what it estimates to be the 10 highest-paid athletes in history, with the list adjusted for inflation.
Coming in 10th on the list is the Swiss tennis legend. He has won 20 grand slams, and has earned at least $1 billion in his illustrious career.
10. Roger Federer
The Formula One icon held the record for the most world titles winning seven times in his career and bringing home a massive fortune in the process.
9. Michael Schumacher 
The Argentine G.O.A.T has earned that title both on and off the football pitch. Messi’s recent move to Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain bumped his salary up to $41 million, to add to his already vast fortune.
8. Lionel Messi 
King James has long been one of the greatest players on court and he has the wallet to prove it. The small forward is the second highest paid NBA star in history.
7. LeBron James
They don’t call him “Money” Mayweather for nothing. The 50-0 boxing legend has earned a staggering amount over his career.
6. Floyd Mayweather
The Sultan Of The Stepover is currently the highest paid player in the English Premier League, and has earned enough money in his career to scream “Si!”.
5. Cristiano Ronaldo
The Golden Bear is a fitting nickname for a billionaire. The retired golfing legend is widely considered to be the G.O.A.T of the golfing world with 117 professional tournament wins in his career.
4. Jack Nicklaus
Palmer is one of the greatest and most charismatic players in golfing history. Nicknamed The King, the legendary golfer pioneered modern sports marketing and even has a tasty drink named after him.
3. Arnold Palmer
Arguably one of the most well known golfers in the modern era, Tiger is tied first in PGA tour wins and is the richest golfer in history.
2. Tiger Woods
Topping the list is six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan. Incredibly, only about six per cent of his total wealth came from Jordan’s playing contract. Nike has also paid him more than $1.35 billion in royalties since he retired in 2003.
1. Michael Jordan
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