The richest 7 athletes in the world

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (Boxing) 

Floyd Mayweather Jr. (born on February 24, 1977) is an American professional boxer nicknamed “Money”, and he is one of the best boxers in the history of the sport. He started his professional career in 1996 and achieved many major victories during his sports career. 

Mayweather’s sports career is characterized by a record number of victories without any defeat, as he won all the matches he played, and won many major sports titles in different weight categories, including the world championship in lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight.

What distinguishes Mayweather is his stubborn and bold personality inside and outside the ring, and he is famous for his distinctive style of defense, movement, and shooting with accurate blows that he directs at his opponent. Mayweather also works as an actor and businessman, where he was able to achieve a large fortune through his sports career and his work in the commercial sector where his fortune reached approximately 

915 million US dollars.

2-Cristiano Ronaldo (Football)

Cristiano Ronaldo (born on February 5, 1985) is a Portuguese football player and some consider him the best player in history. He started his football career at Nacional Madeira in Portugal, and his fame began when he moved to Manchester United in England, and then to Real Madrid in Spain.

Ronaldo achieved many sports achievements during his career, including winning the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world five times, as well as winning many major titles with his different teams, including the UEFA Champions League and the national leagues. Cristiano Ronaldo is among the richest personalities in the world and is considered the richest athlete on this planet according to recent studies and research where his fortune is estimated at 800 million US dollars

He also distinguishes Ronaldo by his strong media presence and popularity, as he is followed by millions of fans around the world. Ronaldo also works as an ambassador for many major brands and has also invested in many real estate projects and businesses.

3- Lionel Messi (Football)

Lionel Messi (born on June 24, 1987) is an Argentine football player, and after winning the World Cup with my country Qatar 22 edition he is considered by many to be the best player in the history of sports. He started his football career at Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina and then joined Barcelona in Spain.

Messi achieved many sports achievements during his career, including winning the Ballon d’Or award for the best player in the world seven times, as well as winning many major titles with Barcelona, including the UEFA Champions League and national leagues. Messi now plays for Paris Saint-Germain and expectations indicate that this is his last season with the Parisian team Messi is distinguished by his modest and calm style, and he is also a positive personality who enjoys great popularity among fans around the world and especially in my homeland Argentina. He also works as an ambassador for several brands and participates in many charitable and humanitarian initiatives. He is also among the richest athletes in history and his fortune reaches 750 million US dollars.

4-LeBron James (Basketball)

LeBron James (born on December 30, 1984) is an American basketball player and one of the best players in the history of sports. He started his basketball career in the United States and achieved many sports achievements during his career.

James has superior skills in playing and controlling the ball and has won many major titles during his career, including winning the NBA championship four times and winning the best player in the League award three times. He also participated in many US Olympic teams and won gold medals.

James also distinguishes himself by his charitable work, as he is active in many social and charitable initiatives in the United States and around the world. James also works as a businessman and producer, where he established his own production company and his fortune reached 680 million US dollars.

5-Roger Federer (Tennis)

Roger Federer (born on August 8, 1981) is a Swiss tennis player and one of the best players in the history of sports. He started his professional career in 1998 and achieved many sports achievements during his successful career.

Federer excels with his superior skills in controlling the ball and moving smoothly on the court and has won many major titles during his career, including winning 20 men’s singles titles at the four Grand Slam tournaments, which is a record number in the history of the game, and his fortune reached according to reports 640 million US dollars.

Federer also distinguishes himself by his charitable work, as he founded a charitable foundation that aims to support education and improve the lives of children around the world.

6-Tiger Woods (Golf)

Tiger Woods (born on December 30, 1975) is an American golf player and one of the best players in the history of sports. Woods started his professional career in 1996 and achieved many sports achievements during his successful career.

Woods excels with his superior skills in playing and controlling the ball and has won many major titles during his career, including winning five titles at The Masters golf tournament (US Open) three times The Open Championship (British Grand Tour) three times, In addition to winning 82 world championships.

Woods distinguishes himself by his lovable personality and perseverance, and he is also famous for his distinctive style of play and wide audience around the world where his fortune reaches 615 million US dollars. Woods suffered a serious injury in 2019 that caused him to stop playing for a long time But he returned to compete in the major tournaments in 2020.

7- Phil Mickelson (Golf) 

Phil Mickelson (born on June 16, 1970) is an American golf player and one of the best players in the history of sports. Mickelson started his professional career in 1992 and achieved many sports achievements during his career.

Mickelson excels with his superior skills in playing and controlling the ball and has won many major titles during his career, including winning The Masters golf tournament (US Open) three times, and PGA Championship five times and The Open Championship (British Grand Tour) once, In addition to winning 44 world championships.

Mickelson also distinguishes himself by his lovable and fun personality, and he is famous for his distinctive style of play and wide audience around the world, as well as being one of the players who respect the other person inside and outside the field. Mickelson is also among the richest players in the field of sports where his fortune reaches 480 million US dollars and also participates in many charitable and humanitarian works, where he works to support many charitable initiatives around the world.