The Athletes Earning The Most From Endorsements

This year, athletes are projected to earn over $836 million through endorsements, according to opendorse based on Forbes data. Tennis star Roger Federer will be this year's highest-paid athlete endorser, set to make $58 million, thanks to long-term deals with top brands including Nike and Credit Suisse. Tiger Woods is in second place with $50 million while Phil Mickelson comes joint third with Lebron James on $44 million. Sporting endorsement earnings this year are set to increase 13 percent on 2014.

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This chart shows athletes with the highest endorsement earnings worldwide in 2015.

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Highest paid athletes worldwide as of May 2026, by earnings from salary and endorsements (in million U.S. dollars)
Highest paid athletes of all time worldwide as of April 2026 (in million U.S. dollars)
Number of highest paid athletes from salary and endorsements worldwide in 2024, by sport
Number of highest paid athletes from salary and endorsements worldwide in 2023/24, by nationality
Ranking of athletes with the highest total earnings worldwide between May 2023 and May 2024 (in millions of U.S. dollars)
Highest-paid female athletes worldwide from 2011 to 2023 (in million U.S. dollars)

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