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It’s staggering numbers at staggering heights – and the names are the crème de la crème of world sport. “Sportico” has published a list of the highest paid athletes in history. And one of them should not be missing: Roger Federer.
According to the ranking, which includes all earnings until the end of 2022, the tennis maestro, who stepped down last fall, earned an incredible CHF 1.26 billion, ranking ninth.
In the tennis scene he is the clear high flyer. His old rival Rafael Nadal follows in 29th place with the equivalent of 604 million francs.
Michael Jordan second to none
However, compared to the top positions, Federer is clearly at a disadvantage. Football superstars Lionel Messi (1.36 billion) and Cristiano Ronaldo (1.45 billion) precede him, as does the absolute top earner in the ranking: basketball legend Michael Jordan. The 60-year-old American earned a total of CHF 3.02 billion.
“Sportico”, which refers to its own research and exchanges with magazines such as Forbes or Sports Illustrated, takes into account salaries, prize money, bonuses, advertising appearances and other (rights) income – always before taxes and bonuses for advisors.
Places two to four, all of which go to this sport, show how lucrative a golf career can be. Tiger Woods is second with CHF 2.29 billion. They are followed by Arnold Palmer (†2016/1.56 billion) and Jack Nicklaus (1.49 billion).
The only woman in the top 50 is Serena Williams, who also left last year, with 550 million francs. (mpe)
Source : Blick
I’m Emma Jack, a news website author at 24 News Reporters. I have been in the industry for over five years and it has been an incredible journey so far. I specialize in sports reporting and am highly knowledgeable about the latest trends and developments in this field.
