Highest Paid Sportspersons in the World

Bangalore: Every move of theirs is watched, their losses are mourned and their victories are rejoiced by one and all. They are talented, and have a body to die for, and men and women go crazy over them. They have an adulation of countless fans. Further, they make millions playing a sport they love! These sportspersons have it all. Here is the list of the highest paid sportspersons named by luxpresso.

Tiger Woods,Golf:

Tiger Woods has an Estimated Net Worth of $500 million. Woods was the world’s first sportsperson to earn over $1 billion in his career, making him the second richest African-American after Oprah Winfrey. He made over $130 million in prize money alone at the peak of his career. However, ever since his infidelity scandal came out in the open, Woods struggled to win tournaments and also got dropped from many profitable sponsorship deals.

His annual earnings have dropped by $50 million over the past two years. Yet, Woods is the highest-paid sportsperson in the world and this is due to his long standing sponsors – Nike and Electronic Arts.