Sportico recently published a list of the 50 highest-paid athletes in history following an investigation conducted with various media outlets such as Forbes, Sports Illustrated, among others.

The list encompasses athletes from nine different sports and represents 17 different nationalities, with the NBA boasting the highest number of league representatives at 12, and Serena Williams being the sole female athlete included.

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Michael Jordan leads the list with an estimated $3.75 billion, a significant portion of which is attributed to his lifelong contract with Nike.

Following him is Tiger Woods with $2.6 billion, while Cristiano Ronaldo holds the third position with $1.92 billion. Lionel Messi, the sole Argentinean on the list, ranks sixth with a total of $1.67 billion.

Other notable mentions include:

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9. Roger Federer($1.49 billion dollars).

10. Floyd Mayweather ($1.48  billion dollars).

12. Michael Schumacher ($1.36 billion dollars).

20. Alex Rodríguez ($775 million dollars).

23. Tom Brady ($745 million dollars).

Sportico clarified that earnings encompass salaries, bonuses, prize money, endorsements, licenses, royalties, memorabilia, book deals, media appearances, and golf course design fees. However, deferred compensation is not included until realized.