The Paris 2024 Olympics is just around the corner as a summer of sport that has included Euro 2024, The Scottish Open and Wimbledon continues.
The world has been able to watch some of their most loved sportsmen throughout June and July and, such is the fandom around them, it is easy to see how talent can be turned into unprecedented wealth at the drop of a hat such in elite sport.
With athletic talent and skill often comes fortune - and bags loads of cash - as sports stars across the planet rake in eye watering contract offer and cash most of us can only dream of. But who is the richest sportsman on the planet?
Here are the top 25 richest sportsmen in the world in 2024, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
9. Canelo Álvarez - $250 million
Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez is one of the richest fighters on the entire planet with a net worth of $250 million. | Getty Images
10. Neymar Jr - $250 million
The Brazilian forward is one of the most decorated footballers on the plan and has a reported net worth of $250 million. | Getty Images Photo: Getty
11. Novak Djokovic
Tennis champion Novak Djokovic is one of the world's richest stars and has a huge net worth of $240 million. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
12. Rafael Nadal - $220 million
The legendary Spanish tennis star has a reported net worth of $220 million. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images