World’s Highest Paid Athlete in 2024

The world’s highest paid athlete in 2024 is a topic of ongoing debate and various reports. While there are several athletes who have been named among the highest earners, the exact ranking can vary depending on the source and criteria used. However, one of the most recent and widely recognized lists comes from Sportico’s annual report on the highest-paid women’s sports athletes, which does not directly address the world’s highest-paid athlete but highlights top earners in women’s sports.

According to Sportico, Coco Gauff tops the list with an estimated $30.4 million in earnings, primarily driven by $9.4 million in prize money and $21 million in endorsements. Other notable athletes include Eileen Gu with $22.1 million and Iga Świątek with $21.4 million, both of whom also rely heavily on endorsement deals.

For men’s sports, there is no single definitive report that names the world’s highest-paid athlete as of December 28, 2024. However, recent news has highlighted significant contract extensions and endorsements in various sports, such as Teoscar Hernandez‘s $66 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Vinicius Junior‘s potential new long-term contract with Real Madrid.