{"id":9192,"date":"2019-04-10T15:25:14","date_gmt":"2019-04-10T07:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibet6888.com\/en-blog\/?p=9192"},"modified":"2026-03-05T17:07:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T09:07:18","slug":"top-highest-paid-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/game-introduction\/sportsbook-games\/top-highest-paid-athletes","title":{"rendered":"2018 Soccer Bet Online: Top 10 Highest Paid in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-av_section-af6d0f84113eb35b71137a0cdf05412d main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-9192'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-9497bbf8bff73ea4c6992cc17fa9ec36\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-9497bbf8bff73ea4c6992cc17fa9ec36{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-9497bbf8bff73ea4c6992cc17fa9ec36 av_one_full first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-0366cc7376be6c9e82a3e9cc8987b64f '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p style=\"font-size:small;color:#666;\"><em>Last Updated: March 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-rh96zs-86f1a0dce163c03b1b37a35696c4909d '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h1>Sportsbook Malaysia: Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes in the World | (Forbes Sporting Rich List 2018)<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9198\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Are\u2026Forbes-Sporting-Rich-List-2018.jpg\" alt=\"The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World Are\u2026Forbes Sporting Rich List 2018\" width=\"799\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Are\u2026Forbes-Sporting-Rich-List-2018.jpg 799w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Are\u2026Forbes-Sporting-Rich-List-2018-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Are\u2026Forbes-Sporting-Rich-List-2018-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Are\u2026Forbes-Sporting-Rich-List-2018-705x467.jpg 705w, https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Are\u2026Forbes-Sporting-Rich-List-2018-450x298.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes recently published a list of the highest paid athletes for 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it looks like the world\u2019s biggest sports stars are making more bank than ever, thanks to soaring salaries and mega endorsement deals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the athletes on the list are hugely popular and some of the greatest players of their sport. They\u2019re a joy to watch on pitch \u2013 and to bet on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fan favourites amongst sports bettors on online <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/beginner-guide\/champions-league-betting-europes-elite-competition\">learn responsible betting tips here<\/a> Malaysia, they have achieved incredible milestones in their career. From bookie football, basketball, tennis, boxing to American football, these athletes have provided some of the most exciting and memorable on-pitch action we\u2019ve ever watched. And have rightly earned their superstar status, fame and fortune.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2j3qd4-3f672f239a550508c8a6fc156e64cb08 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h2><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><b>Sportsbook Malaysia: World\u2019s Top 10 Richest Sportsmen List for 2018<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>So here\u2019s the World\u2019s Top 10 Richest Sportsmen for 2018 according to Forbes:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ny0v0o-c4b768486967b141828cba65c68f0e97\">\n.flex_column.av-ny0v0o-c4b768486967b141828cba65c68f0e97{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-ny0v0o-c4b768486967b141828cba65c68f0e97 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m4egq0-bfcb32772d6cd1033678239706b019b2\">\n.flex_column.av-m4egq0-bfcb32772d6cd1033678239706b019b2{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-m4egq0-bfcb32772d6cd1033678239706b019b2 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><article  class='iconbox iconbox_top av-la7kmw-63d7dcb76178c0541e591d15be7a823d  avia-builder-el-4  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  main_color' ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: \"><div class='iconbox_icon heading-color avia-iconfont avia-font-entypo-fontello' data-av_icon='\ue811' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'  ><\/div><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container ' ><p><a href=\"#Floyd_Mayweather_Sport_Boxing\">Football Bookie: 1. Floyd Mayweather &#8211; Sport: Boxing<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Lionel_Messi_Sport_Football_Soccer\">Football Bookie: 2. Lionel Messi &#8211; Sport: Football\/ Soccer<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Cristiano_Ronaldo\">Football Bookie: 3. Cristiano Ronaldo &#8211; Sport: Football\/ Soccer<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Conor_McGregor\">Football Bookie: 4. Conor McGregor &#8211; Sport: Mixed Martial Arts\/ Boxing<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Neymar\">Football Bookie: 5. Neymar &#8211; Sport: Football\/ Soccer<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#LeBron_James_Sport_Basketball\">Football Bookie: 6. LeBron James &#8211; Sport: Basketball<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Roger_Federer_Sport_Tennis\">Football Bookie: 7. Roger Federer &#8211; Sport: Tennis<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Stephen_Curry_Sport_Basketball\">Football Bookie: 8. Stephen Curry &#8211; Sport: Basketball<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Matt_Ryan\">Football Bookie: 9. Matt Ryan &#8211; Sport: American Football<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#Matthew_Stafford_Sport_American_Football\">Football Bookie: 10. Matthew Stafford &#8211; Sport: American Football<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-if0q2g-e4e088d24869411010c479139a6622f4\">\n.flex_column.av-if0q2g-e4e088d24869411010c479139a6622f4{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-if0q2g-e4e088d24869411010c479139a6622f4 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_textblock  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><\/div>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-i1s1ko-9ce918d64f10829c727db9fa86cf7979 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h3><b><a id=\"Floyd_Mayweather_Sport_Boxing\"><\/a>Football Bookie: 1. Floyd Mayweather &#8211; Sport: Boxing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9199\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Floyd-Mayweather.gif\" alt=\"The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World Floyd Mayweather\" width=\"432\" height=\"256\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Pay: $285 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings: $275 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements: $10 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport: Boxing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The man they call \u201cMoney\u201d is back on top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to his money-spinning bout versus UFC kingpin Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather is No. 1 on Forbes\u2019 list of world\u2019s highest-paid athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayweather netted a colossal $275 million, while endorsements with Hublot and Tequila Avion added another $10 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fight saw \u201cMoney\u201d beat a younger, fitter McGregor in a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10-round battle and bump up his win\/loss career record to an impressive 50-0.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But these he wasn\u2019t the only guy raking it in. Fans of boxing betting on online gambling Malaysia who put our money on \u201cMoney\u201d cashed in big too!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-g2gqqg-b4de24a7c8dded19ace0c38c38f9e096 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h3><a id=\"Lionel_Messi_Sport_Football_Soccer\"><\/a>Football Bookie: 2. Lionel Messi &#8211; Sport: Football\/ Soccer<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9200\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Lionel-Messi.gif\" alt=\"The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World Lionel Messi\" width=\"474\" height=\"326\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Pay: $111 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings: $84 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements: $27 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport: Football\/ Soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lionel Messi edged out his main competition, Cristiano Ronaldo, to take 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nd<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> place <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on the list of top 10 richest sportsmen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Messi&#8217;s annual salary exceeded $80 million after extending his contract with Spanish football giant Barcelona, a regular bookie favourite in La Liga and UEFA Champions League bookie <span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/beginner-guide\/how-to-analyze-football-matches-before-betting\">check our football betting tips<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/beginner-guide\/understanding-roulette-odds-and-payouts-complete-malaysian-player-guide\">our complete guide to odds<\/a><\/span>, through 2021. The deal made him the highest-paid footballer on the pitch for 2018. Off the pitch, Messi earned another $27 million through endorsement deals with Adidas, Gatorade, Pepsi, Huawei and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, he has been criticised for not being as successful for his country Argentina as he has been for his club Barcelona. (Lots of us who enjoy online betting Malaysia and bookie football would remember Argentina\u2019s rollercoaster performance in World Cup 2018.)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ekgxvs-af465efd3110a7ad181b6e00218c0e91 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h3><a id=\"Cristiano_Ronaldo_Sport_Football_Soccer\"><\/a>Football Bookie: 3. Cristiano Ronaldo &#8211; Sport: Football\/ Soccer<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9201\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Cristiano-Ronaldo.gif\" alt=\"The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World Cristiano Ronaldo\" width=\"527\" height=\"296\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Pay: $108 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings: $61 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements: $47 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport: Football\/ Soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With his $108 million haul, Cristiano Ronaldo landed in No. 3 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">among the world\u2019s highest-paid athletes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, alongside Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">earned $61 million through his contract with Real Madrid. (But he has since moved to Serie A giant Juventus in a $117 million transfer.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to his salary, the Portuguese forward has a lifetime Nike contract worth upwards of $1 billion, and deals with Herbalife, EA Sports, American Tourister and more. He also has his own range of CR7 branded products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, Ronaldo won his first trophy with Juve, the 2018 Supercoppa Italiana. Fans of bookie football and online betting Malaysia should keep an eye on Juve as the club\u2019s success may further improve with Ronaldo\u2019s scoring prowess \u2013 providing exciting opportunities in Serie A and maybe UEFA Champions League betting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-clfpp4-c9358ef874169475a99ef49d35198575 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h3><a id=\"Conor_McGregor_Sport_Mixed_Martial_Boxing\"><\/a>Football Bookie: 4. Conor McGregor &#8211; Sport: Mixed Martial Arts\/ Boxing<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9202\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Conor-McGregor.gif\" alt=\"The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World Conor McGregor\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Pay: $99 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings: $85 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements: $14 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport: Mixed Martial Arts\/ Boxing<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UFC superstar Conor McGregor ranks No. 4.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/beginner-guide\/sports-betting-bankroll-management-101\">learn sports betting fundamentals here<\/a> extravaganza against Floyd Mayweather scored the mixed martial artist the biggest payday of his career. Despite losing the fight, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">banked $85 million \u2013 more than five times <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what he previously earned in the ring.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It just goes to show that one <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">knock-out bet can make a huge payday<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (especially if you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enjoy boxing betting on online <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/beginner-guide\/public-wifi-and-casino-apps-the-hidden-dangers\">explore our casino guides<\/a> Malaysia!). \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements with Burger King, Beats by Dre, Anheuser-Busch and Betsafe added another $14 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-a6u01k-5493fa12194ac3fb1676462eb2a902ec '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h3><a id=\"Neymar_Sport_Football_Soccer\"><\/a>Football Bookie: 5. Neymar &#8211; Sport: Football\/ Soccer<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9203\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Neymar.gif\" alt=\"The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World Neymar\" width=\"480\" height=\"268\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Pay: $90 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings: $71 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements: $19 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport: Football\/ Soccer<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brazilian superstar, Neymar takes 5<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spot on the list.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neymar became the most expensive footballer of all time when Paris Saint-Germain paid $600 million for a 5-year transfer deal. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$250 million to Barcelona for the release, and $350 million as his on-field salary <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 banking him $71 million last season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neymar joins <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mbapp\u00e9 and Cavani on PSG\u2019s deadly front 3. However, Neymar\u2019s recurring metatarsal injury may curtail PSG\u2019s campaign this season \u2013 which can impact PSG\u2019s betting odds on online betting Malaysia for Ligue 1 and UEFA Champions League betting.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Brazilian was widely criticised for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excessive diving<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in World Cup 2018 (which have inspired a series of hilarious Internet memes and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youtube parodies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). He has since apologised after the World Cup and promised to change for the better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Off-field, he raked in $19 million from sponsorships with Nike, Red Bull, Gillette, McDonald\u2019s and Beats by Dre.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-8pc7c8-d542181c93fff7c0b833362edd789064 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h3><a id=\"LeBron_James_Sport_Basketball\"><\/a>Football Bookie: 6. LeBron James &#8211; Sport: Basketball<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9204\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-LeBron-James.gif\" alt=\"The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World Roger Federer\" width=\"431\" height=\"243\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Pay: $85.5 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings: $33.5 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements: $52 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport: Basketball<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NBA\u2019s highest earner, LeBron James comes in at No. 6.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the world\u2019s most successful basketball players, he earned $33.5 million in salaries for 2018 and recently joined the LA Lakers on a 4-year, $154 million contract.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to his on-court success, he made a whopping $52 million from endorsements with big brands like Nike, Coca-Cola (Sprite), Beats By Dre, Kia Motors, Intel and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LeBron\u2019s golden touch is undeniable. Since his transfer, LA Lakers have become a betting favourite in sports betting and basketball betting. The team is also now one of the bookies\u2019 favourites for the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-72kxnc-6a6b01d9d3b8d48ec069db405931b8a2 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h3><a id=\"Roger_Federer_Sport_Tennis\"><\/a>Football Bookie: 7. Roger Federer &#8211; Sport: Tennis<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9205\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Roger-Federer.gif\" alt=\"The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World Roger Federer\" width=\"448\" height=\"251\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Pay: $77 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings: $12.2 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements: $65 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport: Tennis<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most loved and greatest tennis players of all time, Roger Federer is the 7<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highest-paid athlete for 2018.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite making only $12.2 million in prize money, he remains one of sport\u2019s biggest earners<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thanks to the $65 million he earns in endorsements and appearances. Federer\u2019s partners include <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">global giants such as Uniqlo, Mercedes-Benz, Rolex, Credit Suisse, Moet &amp; Chandon, Barilla and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Matches featuring this tennis maestro are often popular bets in tennis betting and online betting Malaysia, especially for tennis bets on the 4 major Grand Slams \u2013 Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-689jiw-524f64a9748163e46e35c8fe434ec151 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h3><a id=\"Stephen_Curry_Sport_Basketball\"><\/a>Football Bookie: 8. Stephen Curry &#8211; Sport: Basketball<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9206\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Stephen-Curry.gif\" alt=\"The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World Stephen Curry\" width=\"444\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Pay: $76.9 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings: $34.9 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements: $42 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport: Basketball<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of two NBA players to make it onto our list, Stephen Curry takes the 8<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considered by many to be the greatest shooter in NBA history, he made $34.9 million from the team and $42 million from endorsement partners<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including Under Armour, Nissan\/Infiniti, Chase, JBL and Vivo. He also became NBA&#8217;s first ever $200 million player when he signed a new contract with the Golden State Warriors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fan favourite on and off the court, he recently became the first player in NBA history to make eight or more 3s in three straight games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no wonder that the Golden State Warrriors have been bookies\u2019 favourites several times on online betting Malaysia to win the NBA finals. Having said that, as fans of basketball betting would know, basketball is such a fast-paced sport that anything, and any result, can happen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-4d3f20-09db4738e03bdad0e3ef8533a4868dbd '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h3><a id=\"Matt_Ryan_Sport_American_Football\"><\/a>Football Bookie: 9. Matt Ryan &#8211; Sport: American Football<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9207\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Matt-Ryan.gif\" alt=\"The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World Matt Ryan\" width=\"476\" height=\"262\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Pay: $67.3 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings: $62.3 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements: $5 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport: American Football<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NFL quarterback Matt Ryan claims the 9th spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He became the first player in the NFL to earn $30 million a year when he signed a new contract with Detroit Falcons through 2023. Under the record-breaking deal, the star quarterback also earned a guaranteed $100 million and $46.5 million in signing <a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/promotion\/live-casino-weekend-deposit-bonus\">claim your bonus at iBET<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/game-introduction\/sportsbook-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Soccer Gambling<\/span><\/a> tell you those unfamiliar with American football betting may be wondering why a quarterback commands a lucrative salary. That\u2019s because a main quarterback will greatly affect the team\u2019s performance (which can impact results and sports betting odds).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ryan made an additional $5 million from endorsements with Nike, Gatorade, Delta Airlines, IBM, Mercedes Benz and Banana Republic.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1zguu0-86adb6a7e1b755453966147f7559bda0 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h3><a id=\"Matthew_Stafford_Sport_American_Football\"><\/a>Football Bookie: 10. Matthew Stafford &#8211; Sport: American Football<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9208\" src=\"https:\/\/ibetmys88.com\/en-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/The-Top-10-Highest-Paid-Athletes-In-The-World-Matthew-Stafford.gif\" alt=\"The Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes In The World Matthew Stafford\" width=\"472\" height=\"260\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total Pay: $59.5 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earnings: $57.5 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorsements: $2 million<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sport: American Football<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, Detroit Lions\u2019 star quarterback Matthew Stafford is No. 10 among the world\u2019s highest-paid sportsmen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He made $57.5 million for 2018 when he signed a new five-year deal worth $135 million. The deal includes a guaranteed $60.5 million and a $50 million signing bonus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seasoned American football bettors on online betting Malaysia would be familiar with his impressive career statistics and records. As the quarterback, he\u2019s the offensive engine of the team \u2013 and can impact results (and also sports betting odds).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stafford also earned another $2 million from endorsements with Nike, PepsiCo and Ford Motors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to see more of the world\u2019s highest paid athletes for 2018? View the full list <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Are you surprised at the high price of these sports players? 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