Highest-Paid Athletes 2021 by Forbes: UFC Champion Conor McGregor Tops
The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Conor McGregor has been ranked at the top of the 2021 Forbes‘ list of the world’s highest-paid athletes.
- The earning of McGregor is $180 million as measured from 1st May 2020 to 1st May 2021.
- Followed by Footballer Lionel Messi and Ronaldo got 2nd and 3rd place with $130 million and $120 million respectively.
Forbes Highest paid Athletes list 2021: Top 10
| Rank | Name | Sports | Earning (in million) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Conor McGregor (Ireland) | MMA | $180 |
| 2nd | Lionel Messi (Argentina) | Soccer | $130 |
| 3rd | Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) | Soccer | $120 |
| 4th | Dak Prescott (United States) | Football | $107.5 |
| 5th | Lebron James (United States) | Basketball | $96.5 |
| 6th | Neymar (Brazil) | Soccer | $95 |
| 7th | Roger Federer (Switzerland) | Tennis | $90 |
| 8th | Lewis Hamilton (United Kingdom) | Formula One | $82 |
| 9th | Tom Brady (United States) | Football | $76 |
| 10th | Kevin Durant (United States) | Basketball | $75 |
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