In 2025, some of the biggest names in sports made huge amounts of money, both on and off the field. From football to basketball, these athletes topped the charts with record-breaking earnings this year. In the world of sports, fans have witnessed many athletes throughout the years, excelling in different fields.
Here are the top highest-paid athletes in 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo, football: $275m (£206.6m)
Considered a legend of the game of football, Ronaldo now plays for Al Nassr and the Portuguese national football team. He has previously played for Sporting CP, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus.
Stephen Curry, basketball: $156m (£117.2m)
Curry is an American professional basketball player and is regarded as the greatest shooter of all time. He plays for the Golden State Warriors and the American national team.
Tyson Fury, boxing: $146m (£109.7m)
Fury was a professional boxer from England who competed from 2008-2024.
Dak Prescott, American football: $137m (£103m)
Prescott is an American professional football quarterback who plays for the Dallas Cowboys.
Lionel Messi, football: $135m (£101.4m)
Messi is a legend and he has also won a world cup for his national team Argentina in 2022. In club level Messi has played for Barcelona, PSG and current plays for Inter Miami.
LeBron James, basketball: $133.8m (£105.5m)
James is an American professional basketball player and has won four NBA championships. At the present he plays for Los Angeles Lakers.
Juan Soto, baseball: $114m (£85.7m)
Soto is a Dominican baseball player who currently plays for the New York Mets
Karim Benzema, football: $104m (£78.2m)
Benzema is a football star who currently plays for Al-Ittihad. His career bloomed in Real Madrid. He also has significant contribution for the French national football team.
Shohei Ohtani, baseball: $102.5m (£77m)
Ohtani is a Japanese professional baseball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Kevin Durant, basketball: $101.4m (£76.2m)
Durant is an American professional basketball player who presently plays for the Phoenix Suns.
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