Cristiano Ronaldo – $450 Million
Professional Portuguese soccer player, Cristiano Ronaldo is regarded by many as the best in the world, and one of the best in the sport, ever. When Cristiano was just 16 years old, he was signed by Manchester United for over $1 million USD, a record deal no less. He currently plays for Juventus F.C. but previously played for Spanish club Real Madrid. As a forward, he is quite a scorer, with a record of most official goals at 125. In 2016 Nike announced that they would be giving Ronaldo a lifetime deal of $1 billion. Currently, he has 31 sponsorship deals across 24 industries. Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth is a whopping $450 million.
Arnold Palmer – $700 Million
Professional golfer Arnold Palmer, also known as “The King”, is one of the most iconic golfers to live. Palmer was so popular that in 1968, he trademarked his own logo and name. Although the charismatic player passed away in 2016, he has many awards and firsts under his belt. Arnold became the first to win $100,000 in a season, and became the first golfer to ever pass the $1 million mark. In 2001, Arnold Palmer Enterprises began bottling the Arnold Palmer® Tea And Lemonade Beverage, a 50/50 mix of tea and lemonade. The drink is now embedded into the American culture, as well as the food and beverage industry. Arnold Palmer was worth $700 million when he passed away.