Are you interested in a to see how Saudi Arabian contracts have shifted these rankings, or would you like a sport-specific breakdown for 2020? Federer tops Forbes' 2020 list of highest-paid athletes
: High-value contract extensions for quarterbacks like Kirk Cousins and Carson Wentz allowed them to break into the top 10, relying heavily on guaranteed salaries and signing bonuses rather than the massive endorsement deals seen in tennis or basketball. Conclusion
: Basketball continued to be the most profitable sport for individual players in the top 100, with LeBron James leading the group at #5. His massive endorsement income ($60M) nearly tripled his on-court salary, underscoring the shift toward athletes as multifaceted business moguls.