Virat Kohli Ranked Ninth Highest Paid Athlete In The World| Statista: Virat Kohli now stands shoulder to shoulder with popular sporting personalities like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and LeBron James in this world of high-paying sportsmen. Virat Kohli is among the nine highest-earning athletes around the world between September 1, 2023, and September 1, 2024. According to Statista, his estimated income is ₹847 crores (approximately 113 million US dollars).
The first place belongs to Portuguese football player Cristiano Ronaldo with an income of ₹2081 crore; next is golfer Jon Rahm, who earned ₹1712 crore; and then it is Argentine star Lionel Messi, who earned around 1074 crore rupees.
Moreover, other great players who are also on this list are NBA superstar LeBron James (₹990 crore), Kylian Mbappe from France (₹881 crore), as well as basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo (₹873 crore). Neymar and Karim Benzema came just above Kohli, earning ₹864 crore each.
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Kohli’s wealth is not solely a result of his cricketing income but rather more a consequence of several brand endorsements and business endeavors. He endorses international brands such as Puma, Audi, MRF, and Herbalife. One8, which is his fitness brand, has also supplemented his income. Another major source of income for him is in his capacity as captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The cricketing world may be more localised than other global sports such as football or basketball; however, outside India itself, Kohli has become an icon with global appeal. He stands out as someone who works harder than anyone else, making it possible for him to be a leading figure both for now and forever in athletics around the globe.
