Cristiano Ronaldo

Net worth: $600 million. Ronaldo earned $200 million per year at Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia — the highest annual salary in sports history. His Instagram account (600+ million followers) generates an estimated $3 million per sponsored post. The CR7 brand spans hotels, gyms, fragrances, underwear, and denim. His career earnings from football alone exceed $1.3 billion. Ronaldo has scored 900+ career goals, won five Ballon d'Or awards, and won league titles in England, Spain, and Italy. He's also the most-followed person on social media globally.