highest paying athletes
In 2015, Palmer was No. 3 on Forbes' list of the highest-paid retired athletes â right behind David Beckham â earning an impressive $42 million. According to his website, Palmer's total golf earnings from tournaments come out to nearly $7 billion.
In addition to the $6.5 million, Beckham also received a total of $50 million over the span of five years. But, he made even more money when he retired. According to Forbes, Beckham made $75 million in 2014 â the most he's ever made in his career, making him one of the highest-paid retired athletes.
Neymar Earnings: $14.5 Million. Neymar, the 24-year-old Brazilian soccer star, competes in the Rio Olympics as one of the highest-paid athletes in the world. Heâs recorded 162 career goals to date and has a net worth estimated at $90 million.
Floyd Mayweather Net Worth: $400 Million. It's not a huge surprise that Floyd Mayweather is one of the richest athletes of all time. After all, the professional boxer was Forbes' highest-paid athlete and celebrity of 2015. In addition to his $300 million 2015 salary, Mayweather made approximately $15 million in endorsements.