HIGHLY PAID ATHLETES

CARMELO ANTHONY

The American NBA player will earn just over $30 million in 2015

NEYMAR

As captain of the Brazilian football (soccer) team, Neymar will earn

a bit more than Carmelo at $31 million.

MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI

The captain of the Indian cricket team also makes $31 million.

RAFAEL NADAL

The Spanish tennis player is widely regarded as the greatest clay court

player in history. His nickname is even the “King of Clay”. In 2015 his

earning are estimated to be $32.5 million.

SEBASTIAN VETTEL

Sebastian is a German Formula One driver who holds a number of

“youngest” records. His earnings are $33 million.

DERRICK ROSE

The youngest player to ever win the NBA most valuable player award,

Derrick Rose will make $33.9 million in 2015.

JON LESTER

As is usually the case with baseball, Jon’s salary is actually higher than

many other athletes on this list at $33.7 million. His endorsements, however,

only totalled $0.4 million.

GARETH BALE

The Welsh footballer (soccer player) earns roughly $35 million per year.

FERNANDO ALONSO

A Spanish Formula One driver, El Nano (his nickname) makes

about $35.5 million annually.