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2. Lionel Messi
Total Earnings: $81.4 million
Salary/Bonuses: $53.4 million
Endorsements: $28 million
The reigning Ballon d’Or winner holds records for goals for Barcelona, goals in a calendar year and hat tricks. Messi’s playing contract is loaded with bonuses for such feats, which help make him one of the highest-paid on the pitch. Main sponsor Adidas capitalize on their superstar with its Messi-icon line of shoes and apparel.
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