BILLION-DOLLAR CLUB

THE WORLD’S TEN HIGHEST-PAID ATHLETES.

Empty stadiums. Curtailed seasons. Playoff bubbles. And a year of record paydays as four athletes each earned more than $100 million, helping boost the combined earnings of the top ten to $1.05 billion.

1. Conor McGregor

$180 million ON THE FIELD: $22 million OFF THE FIELD: $158 million

The brawler was knocked out in his UFC return but won big selling his whiskey brand (see story).

2. Lionel Messi

$130 million ON THE FIELD: $97 million OFF THE FIELD: $33 million

A leak of his contract showed the Barcelona soccer icon was earning much more than previously thought.

3. Cristiano Ronaldo

$120 million ON THE FIELD: $70 million OFF THE FIELD: $50 million

The Juventus soccer star has more than 500 million social media followers to pitch his CR7 clothing brand to.

4. Dak Prescott

$107.5 million ON THE FIELD: $97.5 million OFF THE FIELD: $10 million

A $66 million signing bonus pushes the Dallas Cowboys quarterback to an NFL earnings record.

5. LeBron James

$96.5 million ON THE FIELD: $31.5 million OFF THE FIELD: $65 million

A new deal with PepsiCo helps lift the Lakers’ King above the rim to a record high for an NBA player.

6. Neymar

$95 million ON THE FIELD: $76 million OFF THE FIELD: $19 million

The Brazilian added Puma, Epic Games, PokerStars and Triller to his sponsor list.

7. Roger Federer

$90 million ON THE FIELD: $35,000 OFF THE FIELD: $90 million

Deals with brands including Uniqlo, Rolex and Credit Suisse help the Swiss tennis titan cash in even while injured.

8. Lewis Hamilton

$82 million ON THE FIELD: $70 million OFF THE FIELD: $12 million

The Mercedes driver piled up bonus payments en route to a seventh Formula 1 title.

9. Tom Brady

$76 million ON THE FIELD: $45 million OFF THE FIELD: $31 million

The ageless 43-year-old is making more than ever, inking deals with apparel seller Fanatics and Danish eyewear maker Christopher Cloos.

10. Kevin Durant

$75 million ON THE FIELD: $31 million OFF THE FIELD: $44 million

Durant scored with Postmates’ sale to Uber (he was an investor) and produced a short film that won an Oscar.