The supremely great Virat Kohli is not only famous for his blistering batting and record-breaking abilities in the field of cricket but also for the fan following he possesses outside the ground. Kohli has been the face of many brands since the beginning of his cricket career.
This big rise in income is due to several reasons, like profitable endorsement deals, prize money from events, and new ways to make money in sports. Kohli has once again made the list of the highest-paid athletes across the world.
Kohli has been placed at number nine on the list and according to Statista, his brand value is 847 crore. The cricketer, celebrated for his outstanding batting and game-changing performances in different formats, earned an impressive INR 847 crore between September 1, 2023, and September 1, 2024.
The number one spot in the list has been grabbed by the Portuguese superstar footballer Christiano Ronaldo with an income of INR 2081 crore.
Highest-paid athletes from 1st Sep 2023 to 1st Sep 2024 (Statista):
Christiano Ronaldo – 2,081cr.
Jon Rahm – 1,712cr.
Lionel Messi – 1,074cr.
LeBron James – 990cr.
Mbappe – 881cr.
Giannis Anterokounmpo – 873cr.
Neymar – 864 cr.
Karim Benzema – 864cr.
Virat Kohli – 847cr.
Stephen Curry – 831cr.
