Richest Athlete People
The wealthiest people in the athlete world, ranked by estimated net worth.
The richest in this ranking is Michael Jordan with an estimated net worth of $3.5B (Forbes 2026). The list ranks 13 names by estimated wealth.
#1
Michael Jordan
Athlete · United States
$3.5B
Money from: Nike (Jordan Brand), Hornets sale, Endorsements
Est. Forbes 2026
#2
Magic Johnson
Athlete · United States
$1.5B
Money from: Magic Johnson Enterprises, Lakers stake, Commanders stake
Est. Forbes 2026
#3
LeBron James
Athlete · United States
$1.4B
Money from: NBA salary, Endorsements, SpringHill
Est. Forbes 2026
#4
Tiger Woods
Athlete · United States
$1.3B
Money from: PGA winnings, Nike, TGR Ventures
Est. Forbes 2026
#5
Cristiano Ronaldo
Athlete · Portugal
$1.2B
Money from: Soccer salary (Al Nassr), CR7 brand, Endorsements
Est. Forbes 2026
#6
Roger Federer
Athlete · Switzerland
$950M
Money from: Tennis prize money, On Holding stake, Endorsements
Est. Forbes 2026
#7
Lionel Messi
Athlete · Argentina
$850M
Money from: Soccer salary (Inter Miami), Endorsements
Est. Forbes 2026
#8
Floyd Mayweather
Athlete · United States
$450M
Money from: Boxing purses, TMT promotions
Est. Forbes 2026
#9
Conor McGregor
Athlete · Ireland
$400M
Money from: UFC purses, Proper No. Twelve whiskey, Endorsements
Est. Forbes 2026
#10
Serena Williams
Athlete · United States
$350M
Money from: Tennis prize money, Serena Ventures, Endorsements
Est. Forbes 2026
#11
Novak Djokovic
Athlete · Serbia
$240M
Money from: Tennis prize money, Endorsements
Est. Forbes 2026
#12
Ronaldinho
Athlete · Brazil
$90M
Money from: Soccer career earnings, Endorsements
Est. Estimate (public reporting) 2026
#13
Naomi Osaka
Athlete · Japan
$90M
Money from: Tennis prize money, Endorsements, Hana Kuma
Est. Forbes 2026
| # | Name | Category | Country | Net Worth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Jordan | Athlete | United States | $3.5B |
| 2 | Magic Johnson | Athlete | United States | $1.5B |
| 3 | LeBron James | Athlete | United States | $1.4B |
| 4 | Tiger Woods | Athlete | United States | $1.3B |
| 5 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Athlete | Portugal | $1.2B |
| 6 | Roger Federer | Athlete | Switzerland | $950M |
| 7 | Lionel Messi | Athlete | Argentina | $850M |
| 8 | Floyd Mayweather | Athlete | United States | $450M |
| 9 | Conor McGregor | Athlete | Ireland | $400M |
| 10 | Serena Williams | Athlete | United States | $350M |
| 11 | Novak Djokovic | Athlete | Serbia | $240M |
| 12 | Ronaldinho | Athlete | Brazil | $90M |
| 13 | Naomi Osaka | Athlete | Japan | $90M |
All net worth figures are estimates compiled from publicly reported sources (Forbes, Bloomberg, Sunday Times Rich List, reputable media). Figures fluctuate daily with markets, currency, and private holdings; treat all values as approximate. Last bulk update: 2026-06-15.