Game Changers: Top 8 Wealthiest Athletes of All Time

8. David Beckham

Football icon turned entrepreneur, earning $1.5 billion from endorsements and investments.

7. Lionel Messi

Football maestro, accumulating $1.67 billion through contracts and endorsements.

6. Jack Nicklaus

Golf legend with $1.67 billion from championships and investments.

5. LeBron James

Basketball icon, earning $1.7 billion from endorsements and media ventures.

4. Arnold Palmer

Golf pioneer with $1.76 billion from tournaments and business ventures.

3. Cristiano Ronaldo

Football legend with $1.92 billion from contracts and endorsements.

2. Tiger Woods

Revolutionized golf and amassed $2.66 billion through championships and endorsements.

1. Michael Jordan

Dominated basketball and business, earning $3.75 billion through endorsements and ventures.