The 15 Highest-Paid Athletes in the World

14) Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Few players are as dominant as Zlatan has been this late into their career. Since turning pro in 1999, he has been one of the game’s great characters — always able to back up his cocky attitude with brilliant play.

Salary/Winnings: $33.1 M

Endorsements: $6 M

Total Earnings: $39.1 M