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Update March 2026:<\/strong> This article has been editorially reviewed and updated with current information.<\/p>\n

Last updated: March 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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There it is again – the “Forbes” list of the richest people in the world. This year Ronaldo, Woods & Co. show that sports can be quite profitable.<\/strong>Steve Forbes\u2019 economic magazine publishes a list every year that lists all persons whose estimated assets exceed one billion US dollars. In total, 1810 billionaires were counted in a total of 6.48 billion Dollars back in 2016. This includes 10 athletes! This shows us that you can achieve more than just fitness and your own limits with sport – and this in all sports! Sportsman on the Forbes list 2016:<\/strong><\/p>\n

#4 Christiano Ronalo<\/p>\n

#8 Lionel Messi<\/p>\n

#11 LeBron James<\/p>\n

#16 Roger Federer<\/p>\n

#26 Novak Djokovic<\/p>\n

#26 Kevin Durant<\/p>\n

#37 Phil Mickelson<\/p>\n

#37 Joardan Spieth<\/p>\n

#51 Tiger Woods<\/p>\n

#60 Rory Mcilroy<\/p>\n

Your Expert\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Tobias Massow<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

On this year’s Forbes ranking, football, basketball, tennis and golf are represented – so get out of bed and be #inspiredbysports!<\/p>\n

Picture source: Youtube \/ Mark Reynolds<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

STATEMENT<\/h5>\n

Another motivation to do sports!<\/p>\n

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