In the year 2025, the sporting world of the globe is ruled by sports personalities who have not only achieved incredible feats in their respective sports but have also achieved enormous revenues and accolades. Here is the list of the top 10 sports personalities who have left their mark this year.
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- Cristiano Ronaldo (Football)
Revenue: $275 million Team: Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia)
Highlights: Ronaldo tops Forbes’ richest sportspeople list for third consecutive year, making $275 million from playing and endorsement.
- Stephen Curry (Basketball)
Profits: $156 million Team: Golden State Warriors
Highlights: Curry is the first NBA player with 4,000 career three-pointers, adding to his huge paychecks.
- Tyson Fury (Boxing)
Revenue: $146 million
Highlights: Albeit recent setbacks, Fury’s compensation is underpinned by promotion deals and a Netflix show.
- Dak Prescott (American Football)
Revenues: $137 million Team: Dallas Cowboys
Highlights: Prescott’s huge signing bonuses have placed him in the fourth position among the highest-paid sports individuals.
- Lionel Messi (Soccer)
Revenues: $135 million Team: Inter Miami
Highlights: Messi retains his earnings from MLS play and endorsements. YouTube
- LeBron James (Basketball)
Revenues: $133.8 million Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Highlights: James remains a force to be reckoned with in the NBA, with massive salary and endorsement earnings.
- Juan Soto (Baseball)
Revenue: $114 million Team: New York Yankees
Highlights: Soto’s historic contract assists in contributing to his position among the highest-paid.
- Karim Benzema (Football)
Team: Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)
Highlights: Benzema’s move to Saudi Arabia has increased his earnings significantly.
- Shohei Ohtani (Baseball)
Revenues: $102.5 million
Team: Los Angeles Angels
Highlights: Two-way abilities of Ohtani and a World Series championship have boosted his salary.
10. Kevin Durant (Basketball)
Revenues: $101.4 million Team: Phoenix Suns
Highlights: Durant’s consistent performance and sponsorships put him on the top-earning list.
Conclusion
These athletes have not only played outstandingly well in their sport but have also proven to be exceedingly prosperous economically in 2025.