Top 20 highest paid athletes in the world: Manchester United star & Real Madrid duo included

10) Matt Ryan – $43.8m

NFL
Atlanta Falcons
Salary/Winnings: $42m
Endorsements: $1.8m

Quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons, Ryan signed a five-year contract worth $103.75m. This included a number of add ons including a $28m signing bonus and a $12m option paid in March.