Top Athletes Paid Most Per Minute Played

Athletes Earning Millions Per Minute Radiocity By Radiocity Team Published Jul 18, 2025 [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Lionel Messi (Football) With massive contracts and match bonuses, Messi earns over Rs 1 crore per minute played—his time is pure gold. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

LeBron James (Basketball) LeBron’s salary plus endorsements push his per-minute NBA earnings into mind-blowing territory. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Cristiano Ronaldo (Football) Between his Al-Nassr salary and brand deals, Ronaldo makes an estimated Rs 80+ lakh per minute on the pitch. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Canelo Álvarez (Boxing) Boxing matches are short, but Canelo’s payouts mean he earns crores for every minute in the ring. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

Roger Federer (Tennis) Though semi-retired, Federer still tops income charts thanks to short appearances and huge sponsorship deals. [{ "selector": ".custom-gradient", "duration": "500ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ { "offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(100px)" }, { "offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)" } ] }]

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