Top 50 Highest-Paid Athletes: McGregor is the only MMA fighter in the list
09 Mar 2023Sportico recently released the list of top 50 Highest Paid Athletes of all time and Conor McGregor is the only MMA fighter in the list.
McGregor is tied for No. 33 among the 50 highest-paid sportsmen of all time, raking in a total of $615 million during his career.
McGregor is tied with Magic Johnson ($615 million) and is one slot behind Dale Earnhardt Jr. ($620 million). Apart from Conor McGregor in the top 50, Floyd Mayweather come in at No. 8 ($1.41 billion), while only seven fighters made the list.
With a lifetime income of $3.3 billion, Michael Jordan came in first place. Tiger Woods followed at No. 2 with $2.5.
You can see the criteria for the list below.
“conversations with industry insiders. Sportico research and historical estimates in media outlets, such as Forbes and Sports Illustrated. Earnings include salaries, bonuses, prize money, purses, endorsements licensing, royalties, memorabilia, book deals, media, appearances, and golf course design fees. Earned from equity stakes in sponsor companies, like LeBron James’ stake in Beats Electronics, Kevin Durant’s share of Postmates and James Harden’s piece of BodyArmor. Sportico did not factor in traditional investment income. Sportico included earnings during playing careers and retirement through 2022 and adjusted them for inflation. … All earnings are pre-tax and before any fees for agents and lawyers.”
You can see the complete list below:
Top 50 Highest-Paid Athletes of All Time
| Rank | Athlete | Inflation-Adjusted Earnings |
| 1 | Michael Jordan | $3.3B |
| 2 | Tiger Woods | $2.5B |
| 3 | Arnold Palmer | $1.7B |
| 4 | Jack Nicklaus | $1.63B |
| 5 | Cristiano Ronaldo | $1.58B |
| 6 | LeBron James | $1.53B |
| 7 | Lionel Messi | $1.48B |
| 8 | Floyd Mayweather | $1.41B |
| 9 | Roger Federer | $1.38B |
| 10 | Phil Mickelson | $1.36B |
| 11 | Michael Schumacher | $1.31B |
| 12 | David Beckham | $1.28B |
| 13 | Kobe Bryant | $1.05B |
| 13 | Shaquille O'Neal | $1.05B |
| 15 | Greg Norman | $1B |
| 16 | Mike Tyson | $875M |
| 17 | Neymar | $855M |
| 18 | Kevin Durant | $850M |
| 19 | Lewis Hamilton | $790M |
| 20 | Alex Rodriguez | $745M |
| 21 | Manny Pacquiao | $725M |
| 22 | Tom Brady | $690M |
| 23 | Jeff Gordon | $685M |
| 24 | George Foreman | $680M |
| 25 | Valentino Rossi | $675M |
| 25 | Peyton Manning | $675M |
| 27 | Oscar De La Hoya | $665M |
| 28 | Rafael Nadal | $660M |
| 29 | Stephen Curry | $655M |
| 30 | Derek Jeter | $645M |
| 31 | Ernie Els | $625M |
| 32 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. | $620M |
| 33 | Conor McGregor | $615M |
| 33 | Magic Johnson | $615M |
| 35 | Kevin Garnett | $610M |
| 35 | Fernando Alonso | $610M |
| 35 | Gary Player | $610M |
| 38 | Evander Holyfield | $600M |
| 38 | Serena Williams | $600M |
| 40 | Andre Agassi | $590M |
| 41 | Novak Djokovic | $575M |
| 42 | Russell Westbrook | $550M |
| 43 | Kimi Raikkonen | $545M |
| 43 | Rory McIlroy | $545M |
| 45 | Dwyane Wade | $540M |
| 46 | Drew Brees | $535M |
| 47 | Carmelo Anthony | $530M |
| 48 | Canelo Alvarez | $525M |
| 49 | Chris Paul | $520M |
| 50 | James Harden | $510M |
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