Sport's Most Expensive

History's Top 5 Most Expensive Football Transfers

1

Neymar Jr.

Barcelona → Paris Saint-Germain · 2017

€222M

2

Kylian Mbappé

Monaco → Paris Saint-Germain · 2018

€180M

3

Philippe Coutinho

Liverpool → Barcelona · 2018

€145M

4

João Félix

Benfica → Atlético Madrid · 2019

€127M

5

Enzo Fernández

Benfica → Chelsea · 2023

€121M

Top 5 Highest-Earning Athletes (Annual)

1

Cristiano Ronaldo

Football · Al-Nassr · Salary $220M + Endorsements $65M

$285M

2

Lionel Messi

Football · Inter Miami · Salary $60M + Endorsements $75M

$135M

3

LeBron James

Basketball · LA Lakers · Salary $48M + Endorsements $80M

$128M

4

Kylian Mbappé

Football · Real Madrid · Salary $90M + Endorsements $20M

$110M

5

Karim Benzema

Football · Al-Ittihad · Salary $100M + Endorsements $6M

$106M

Source: Transfermarkt (transfer fees), Forbes & Sportico annual athlete earnings reports. Figures are gross, season-based estimates.