The Rich List: 2023's highest paid athletes

As we enter into 2023, many are worried about their economic situation. However, these impressive athletes have no budget worries! Click on to discover the highest-paid athletes of 2023!

After a turbulent year on the field with Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo has found a new challenge away from Europe with the Saudi Arabian football club Al-Nassr.

According to newtraderru.com, Ronaldo will become the highest-paid footballer in history, earning $215 million a year through his football contract alone. According to Forbes, in 2022, he's made around $55 million in off-the-pitch deals.

Off the back of his major World Cup triumph with Argentina, many see Lionel Messi as the greatest of all time in football.

According to foxsports.com.au, Messi earns $1.4 million a week at PSG, and according to newtraderru.com, with off-the-field deals such as Pepsi and Adidas, he makes around $240 million a year.

Canelo Alvarez is one of boxing's all-time greats, winning 58 of his 62 fights in his lavish career.

Compared to others on this list, Alvarez has made most of his earnings in the ring. According to foxsport.com.au, Alvarez made around $108 million from his two fights in 2022.

Seen by many as the greatest basketball player to ever live, LeBron James has notoriously racked up some of the most lucrative financial deals in sporting history.

According to Forbes, James is valued at $850 million which includes his Nike deal and other business ventures such as his production company SpringHill. According to Bloomberg, his latest contract with the LA Lakers is worth $97 million.

Off the back of winning the most recent NBA championship and breaking the three-point shooting record, Steph Curry has been well looked after by the Golden State Warriors franchise.

According to Forbes, after signing a 4-year $215 million deal in 2021, it is reported he will make $48 million this season on the court and just under $60 million next season. With lucrative deals with sponsors like Under Armour, it is reported that he makes just under $100 million a year.

Kevin Durant is one of basketball's biggest stars, winning two NBA championships and two Finals MVPs in the process.

According to newtraderu.com, the Brooklyn Nets star accumulated around $49 million in 2022 on his NBA contract and made $35 million in endorsement deals, making him over $80 million a year.

NFL quarterback Tom Brady is still making extraordinary plays at his mature age on the field. Brady is undeniably the greatest player in NFL history and is still getting well-paid by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

According to foxsport.com.au, the NFL legend made around $52 million outside his $26 million contract with Tampa. Brady also recently agreed to a 10-year $380 million contract with Fox Sports to be an NFL commentator.

The Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo had to scrap and claw for everything he got in the NBA after being drafted at number 15 in the 2013 NBA draft.

After winning and bringing a championship to Milwaukee, according to spotrac.com, the Greek Freak will make around $42 million this season and according to foxsport.com.au, with his endorsements, he will make around $81 million overall.

Neymar is one of Brazil's all-time greats and one of the most electrifying players to ever play in Europe with his stints at Barcelona and PSG.

According to Forbes, the Brazilian maestro makes a whopping $70 million on his contract at PSG and makes around $25 million in endorsements from brands such as Puma and Red Bull.

After hanging his racket up at the end of 2022, Roger Federer is still one of sports' highest-paid athletes heading into 2023.

According to foxsport.com, the 41-year-old made almost all his money from sponsors such as Rolex, Uniqlo, and Swiss shoe Brand on. The Tennis superstar made $91 million last year.