The highest paid athlete in the world aged 25 or under in the 2023/24 season was soccer star Kylian Mbappé. In that year, the French forward earned 90 million U.S. dollars in wages, as well as a further 20 million U.S. dollars in endorsements.
Highest paid athletes aged 25 and under worldwide in 2023/24, by earnings from salary and endorsements
(in million U.S. dollars)
Salary includes earnings derived from play on the field, court, track, ring or course, including any prize money won and bonuses.
Endorsements includes any money made off-field. It includes appearance fees, sponsorships and any other income made while not directly engaging in sport.
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