The world looks at Messi and Ronaldo and believes that they are the biggest superstars in football and therefore the biggest athletes in the world but the following list of most valuable athletes describes which different sports they pertain to:

1.Roger Federer- Tennis, Brand value of 36 million $

2. Lebron James- Basketball, Brand value of 34 million $

3. Phil Mickelson- Golf, Brand value of 28 million $

4. Usain Bollt- Athletics, Brand value of 25 million $

5. Tiger Woods- Golf, Brand value of 23 million $

6. Cristiano Ronaldo- Football, Brand value of 19 million $

7. Kevin Durant- Basketball, Brand value of 16 million $

8. Lionel Messi- Football, Brand value of 15 million $

9. Rory McIlroy- Golf, Brand value of 13 million $

10. MS Dhoni- Cricket, Brand value of 11 million $

hmmmm

boyo123:
hmmmm

You really don't believe your eyes I guess.... Christiano is the highest earner of all athletes.

Their money worths(earnings) and brand values, na the same thing?

muyoge:
Their money worths(earnings) and brand values, na the same thing?

Their worth is their accumulated wealth from salaries, bonuses, businesses, endorsement... Etc.. While their brand value is simply their endorsement income..

brand values or earning, Ronaldo z first

pizzylee:
brand values or earning, Ronaldo z first

Brand value bro.