Here's a breakdown of the top 50 of the world's highest-paid athletes:
collected $2.76 billion over the 12 months ending May 1, beating 2019’s record total by more than $150 million despite the pandemic. But this year’s list features many more notable numbers.The number of athletes appearing on the list from Major League Baseball, the NHL or Nascar. MLB couldn’t have come much closer, however: Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor finished just outside the ranking with $33.5 million in total earnings, including $2 million in endorsements.
Kylian Mbappé, at 22, is the youngest member, followed by the 23-year-olds Naomi Osaka and Max Verstappen. Phil Mickelson , Tiger Woods and Tom Brady are the only athletes over 40 on the list.The amount Roger Federer earned in prize money during our tracking window. With an estimated $90 million in endorsements and appearances, however, he still managed to land at No. 7 on the list.
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