For this year’s list of the world’s highest-paid athletes, Forbes tracked income earned between May 1, 2025, and May 1, 2026, based on conversations with dozens of industry executives, agents and other insiders. Most asked to remain anonymous, but Forbes would like to acknowledge the motorsports data firm Formula Money. Forbes also consults news reports and salary databases such as Capology, Over the Cap and Spotrac. All figures are converted to U.S. dollars using current exchange rates.

The on-field earnings estimates are rounded to the nearest $100,000 and reflect prize money, salaries, bonuses and, in some........

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