Jon Rahm has flown to the top of the earnings rankings after signing by becoming the latest golfing star to join LIV Golf.
The two-time Major winner has signed with the breakaway group in a deal that is being estimated to potentially reach £450million, with around £237.5m said to be paid up front.
Rahm had previously declared his commitment to the PGA Tour amid the initial speculation over who would be joining LIV Golf.
However, he is the latest big name to seal a switch and follows stars that include Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson.
The 29-year-old could be set to pocket even more money on top of his new deal as LIV events award around £3.2million to the winner.
Rahm could therefore earn almost a further £45million should he win all 14 events, with his earnings shadowing some of sport’s other stars.
Cristiano Ronaldo
According to Forbes, footballing icon Ronaldo is reported to have earned a whopping £108.5million from mid-2022 to May 2023.
He joined Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr during that time on a contract that is said to be worth around £177million a year, so his earnings look set to increase further.
Lionel Messi
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Inter Miami star Messi looks set to drop to 3rd in the rankings, with the Argentine legend pocketing around £103.7million.
He is reported to have a deal worth £43million at the MLS side, but will also receive shares of Apple and Adidas’ revenue.
Canelo Alvarez
Alvarez has established himself as boxing’s highest earner, with the Mexican said to total earnings of around £88million.
The 33-year-old is a multiple world championship winner, doing so in four weight classes amid a record of 60-2 across 64 fights.
Dustin Johnson
Johnson is another huge name in golf that Rahm will be competing against in LIV Golf now that he’s signed his whopping deal.
The American has estimated earnings of £85.3million, but his deal with the breakaway group is rumoured to be around £120million.
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